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FH08 EFJ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,109 mi
Last recorded118,109 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 EFJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 118,109 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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Also noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 105,940 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 99,000 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 99,000 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 75,548 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 68,183 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 67,988 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 51,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 46,309 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 44,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 May 2019 44,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 41,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,567 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 36,567 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 30,365 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,691 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,647 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,583 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,945 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 16,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FH08 EFJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FH08 EFJ, 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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FH08 EFJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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