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GU08 XJE

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,993 mi
Last recorded95,993 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XJE
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 95,993 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 90,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 90,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,235 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,428 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,745 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,611 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,830 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 73,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 71,399 miles

rear silencer box rattle

Pass 16 May 2016 66,366 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 53,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,183 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,373 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Mar 2013 41,991 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,991 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,347 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 35,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,206 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 XJE is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 XJE registered?

GU08 XJE is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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