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EJ08 UVW

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,477 mi
Last recorded114,477 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UVW
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,477 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 107,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 98,845 miles

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 13 Jan 2022 91,231 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 91,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,348 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 83,326 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,887 miles

Indicator switch faulty intermittant (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 77,887 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty intermittant (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 69,506 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 60,989 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 54,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,472 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 1 May 2014 44,029 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,389 miles

Front brake pads worn & brake discs deterioating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Remaining tyres worn

Pass 2 May 2012 31,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,409 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EJ08 UVW is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVW, 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 EJ08 UVW registered?

EJ08 UVW is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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