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GU08 BXA

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,161 mi
Last recorded163,161 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 BXA
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 163,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Nov 2021 146,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes rusty at the rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r wheel arch rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

Fail 25 Nov 2021 146,663 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes rusty at the rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r wheel arch rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 19 Nov 2020 132,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front front exhaust bracket mount broken

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 19 Nov 2020 132,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front front exhaust bracket mount broken

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2019 119,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s headlamp reflector insecure

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 104,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 104,343 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 91,945 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 84,581 miles

Coolant stains on the radiator.

O/S/F brake disc is scored.

Fail 20 Aug 2016 84,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant stains on the radiator.

O/S/F brake disc is scored.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,757 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,787 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,294 miles

front brake disks rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,210 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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GU08 BXA is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GU08 BXA, 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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GU08 BXA is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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