MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various points front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various points front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened McPhersonc strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side front tyre slightly damegd on side wall
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?
Based on 3,073,569 MOT tests across 286,185 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ08 XWU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Red 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 XWU, 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 XWU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 7 July 2008.
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