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FY08 WHJ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 WHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 89,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,837 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 80,710 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,584 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,297 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear beam axle and suspension components- covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,615 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,971 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 57,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 52,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,375 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 43,134 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 7 Dec 2017 43,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,919 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on n/s screen (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wearing badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check o/s rear wheel bearing - brake binding

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,264 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum mark on dipstick.

o/s front brake disc badly corroded on inner friction area.

o/s rear tyre, cracking to rubber due to age.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 18,647 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall has slight cracking to rubber.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,647 miles

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall has slight cracking to rubber.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 13,163 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s front tyre 2-3mm tread depth.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,163 miles

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

o/s front tyre 2-3mm tread depth.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,857 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 8,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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FY08 WHJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FY08 WHJ, 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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FY08 WHJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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