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GU08 JHY

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,759 mi
Last recorded123,759 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 JHY
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 123,759 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 123,593 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 115,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 115,504 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 107,459 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective but still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 107,459 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective but still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 97,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 88,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 79,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,460 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 72,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,090 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 65,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,657 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 60,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,104 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 56,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,978 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,128 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 24,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,532 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 JHY is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue 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 GU08 JHY, 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 JHY is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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