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EF08 XEU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

141,315 mi
Last recorded141,315 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XEU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 141,315 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 141,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 133,681 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 133,648 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 126,322 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 126,192 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,873 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 117,873 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges/low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 108,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 100,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,202 miles

o/s beam pattern poor

Fail 29 Mar 2019 89,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s beam pattern poor

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,978 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,215 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish in tread

Fail 20 May 2015 45,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 45,418 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,570 miles

Both front & o/s/r tyres cracking

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,176 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 40,145 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 35,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,886 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,657 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 XEU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XEU, 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 XEU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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