CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX08 BYU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,352 mi
Last recorded176,352 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BYU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 176,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 176,352 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 172,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority coated/covered (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 172,705 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority coated/covered (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 165,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

signs of filler in both sills but appears cosmetic only

Pass 4 Dec 2020 158,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion starting various places under vehicle advise wax oil

Pass 18 Dec 2019 151,922 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 18 Oct 2019 151,912 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, floor pan and inner lower rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f wish bone rear bush starting to come away from bonding

Pass 23 Aug 2018 143,093 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 135,506 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 30 Jul 2016 126,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 126,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to check front brake pad thickness

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to check front brake pad thickness

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,615 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 53,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight noise from OSR wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight noise from OSR wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?

Based on 3,073,569 MOT tests across 286,185 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
4,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,372
Full Toyota Aygo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX08 BYU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,541 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX08 BYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aygo typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX08 BYU?

You can check the full history of AX08 BYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX08 BYU registered?

AX08 BYU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AX08 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 BYU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX08 BYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX08 BYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.