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EJ08 OVY

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,826 mi
Last recorded131,826 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 OVY
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 131,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 131,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 131,087 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Leaking rigid pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Before flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,068 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 101,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 101,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 88,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

negative battery terminal is loose

Pass 14 Nov 2020 83,236 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 83,215 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension arm bushes both sides have slight perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2019 77,759 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,696 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 65,696 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,062 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 62,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washer fluid in bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,305 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 52,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 43,153 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 34,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,321 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 25,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 16,386 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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EJ08 OVY 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 EJ08 OVY, 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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EJ08 OVY is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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