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GU08 EWS

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,136 mi
Last recorded140,136 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 EWS
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 140,136 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 140,136 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 134,239 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 134,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 127,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 127,429 miles

Emissions not tested Oil below minimum on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light cluster loose

Pass 29 Dec 2021 115,144 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 115,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Dec 2020 104,161 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 104,161 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 95,827 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 90,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,185 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,367 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 57,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking and nailed

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,638 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 45,638 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,423 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,970 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 EWS is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GU08 EWS, 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 EWS is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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