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EF08 TYC

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,541 mi
Last recorded141,541 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 TYC
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 141,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has some rust

Offside Rear Outer sill has some rust

Pass 10 Feb 2025 140,693 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Feb 2025 140,690 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 138,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 128,669 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 124,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 119,329 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSF inner wheel arch splash gaurd damaged and loose.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSDF and OSF tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 118,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSF inner wheel arch splash gaurd damaged and loose.

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSDF and OSF tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where hard pipe joins flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 105,556 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated hole punctured on underside (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where hard pipe joins flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,212 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 99,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 84,168 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,542 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,348 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 15,353 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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EF08 TYC is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF08 TYC, 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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EF08 TYC is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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