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GL08 XJY

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,729 mi
Last recorded29,729 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XJY
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 29,729 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 29,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 29,023 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 29,023 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 28,960 miles

Front brake pads signs of wear n/s inner pad

Indicator switch faulty switch is sticking when used for n/s indication poss dirt and debri in stalk (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 28,960 miles

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

Front brake pads signs of wear n/s inner pad

Indicator switch faulty switch is sticking when used for n/s indication poss dirt and debri in stalk (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 28,394 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 28,394 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,623 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 27,623 miles

Emissions not tested rear silencer blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,782 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 26,052 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 26,052 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,011 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 17,260 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 17,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 12,013 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,052 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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GL08 XJY is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL08 XJY, 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 GL08 XJY registered?

GL08 XJY is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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