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GL57 TZU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,668 mi
Last recorded145,668 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 TZU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 145,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 142,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 142,809 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 140,068 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (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 24 Nov 2022 135,566 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 135,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,869 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 131,713 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 126,636 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 126,629 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 121,402 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 121,402 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,170 miles

Front pads and discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2018 115,170 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front pads and discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2017 106,162 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 106,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,904 miles

both n/s/tyres getting low

Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both n/s/tyres getting low

Pass 15 May 2015 86,747 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 86,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 71,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 59,755 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 59,718 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,718 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,327 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 52,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,130 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 43,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL57 TZU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL57 TZU, 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 GL57 TZU registered?

GL57 TZU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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