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GX08 XAJ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,123 mi
Last recorded137,123 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 XAJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 137,123 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 129,067 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2022 128,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2021 121,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 121,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 115,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 78,088 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 77,974 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,103 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 73,081 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced subframe (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch coming due for replacement

Pass 26 Mar 2016 62,928 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,095 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 59,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,121 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 36,422 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,798 miles

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

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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GX08 XAJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX08 XAJ, 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 GX08 XAJ registered?

GX08 XAJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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