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EX08 VHZ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,595 mi
Last recorded133,595 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VHZ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 133,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 133,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,714 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,474 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

Fail 30 Mar 2017 108,474 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,319 miles

Engine warning light on

Offside Front tyre worn low.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn low.

Engine warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2015 85,116 miles

EML LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 85,116 miles

EML LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 67,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,429 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,576 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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EX08 VHZ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX08 VHZ, 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 EX08 VHZ registered?

EX08 VHZ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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