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GY08 YLN

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,051 mi
Last recorded119,051 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YLN
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 119,051 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 119,045 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,906 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 94,112 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 93,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,586 miles

Long travel on the parking brake lever

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens is missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 79,586 miles

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

Long travel on the parking brake lever

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens is missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 78,654 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded at hangers and mounts

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily worn on edges and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Repeater lens missing

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 75,508 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Fail 28 Nov 2020 75,506 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,618 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,001 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,266 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 37,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,041 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2013 32,041 miles

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,635 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 18,942 miles

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

front discs worn

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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GY08 YLN is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GY08 YLN, 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 GY08 YLN registered?

GY08 YLN is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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