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BJ08 AYM

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,307 mi
Last recorded119,307 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 AYM
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 119,121 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both n/s and o/s side sills inner and outer holed (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 111,208 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 109,031 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 109,031 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive binding on rear brake (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 102,457 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 102,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,503 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,986 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2020 83,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,720 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 75,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil level just on the dip stick

Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,865 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 63,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated (surface cracks)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated (surface cracks)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 58,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe to flexible hose slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2016 58,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe to flexible hose slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,854 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 46,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 46,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,415 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,213 miles

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

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

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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BJ08 AYM is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ08 AYM, 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 BJ08 AYM registered?

BJ08 AYM is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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