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EK08 AEV

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,336 mi
Last recorded146,336 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AEV
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 146,336 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both h/lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 142,411 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 142,411 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 132,556 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 132,556 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 132,539 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 131,123 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underneath corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2020 129,833 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear surface corrosion on inner sills

Fail 12 Jun 2020 129,833 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear surface corrosion on inner sills

Pass 2 Mar 2019 126,679 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 126,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/s/r tyre has nail on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil level low

Rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,519 miles

Rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2016 105,513 miles

Front wishbone rear rubber bushes starting to perish/crack

Fail 7 Mar 2016 105,513 miles

Front wishbone rear rubber bushes starting to perish/crack

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,705 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing low and perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,621 miles

Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,621 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,819 miles

Both n/s tyres cracked/perishing

Wiper poor clearing screen

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,281 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 45,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs corroded and pads worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,850 miles

brake discs corroded and pads worn

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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EK08 AEV is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EK08 AEV, 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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EK08 AEV is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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