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AY08 YTJ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,280 mi
Last recorded162,280 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YTJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 162,280 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 162,262 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 157,627 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 151,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 151,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 146,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight oil leak (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES ,Front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 141,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in 2 places (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corrode at rear where they attach to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 141,810 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken and exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in 2 places (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corrode at rear where they attach to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 137,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 137,791 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 134,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 105,784 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,945 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 90,858 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,452 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,202 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 44,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,668 miles

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
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AY08 YTJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY08 YTJ, 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.

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What year was AY08 YTJ registered?

AY08 YTJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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