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FE08 NLJ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 128,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake back plates corroded

Rear brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 123,670 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 123,670 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 120,471 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2023 120,471 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 116,448 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 116,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 109,820 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 109,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,103 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 102,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 95,650 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust rubber mount perished and cracking

Fail 14 May 2019 95,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust rubber mount perished and cracking

Pass 11 May 2018 87,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 80,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe. LAMBDA readings very close to failing! see emissions printout (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel advise further investigation! (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2017 80,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe. LAMBDA readings very close to failing! see emissions printout (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror housing! (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel advise further investigation! (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 72,645 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 65,919 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 65,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 57,747 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 57,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 47,888 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,415 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 39,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,756 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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FE08 NLJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FE08 NLJ, 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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FE08 NLJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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