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BL08 YRU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,631 mi
Last recorded103,631 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 YRU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 103,631 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 103,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil just Above minimum

Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,946 miles

rear axle light corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2025 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (16%) minimum is 16% (1.2.1 (c))

engine oil level on minimum

rear axle light corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,379 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 93,378 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 91,532 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 91,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear silencer & joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 85,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear silencer & joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 8 yrs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 60,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 60,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear joints. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,468 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 36,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,590 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,587 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 32,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,366 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,210 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,051 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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BL08 YRU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL08 YRU, 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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BL08 YRU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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