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GY08 YLW

2008 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,911 mi
Last recorded124,911 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YLW
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 124,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 124,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 124,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 105,809 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 105,521 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 91,158 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 91,158 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,549 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,899 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,689 miles

Battery terminals loose

Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face has corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face has corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 69,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 69,745 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear silencer mounting corroded away. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little or no effort. (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,368 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,767 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 67,767 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 65,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working one of two (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,926 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 20 Sep 2014 53,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,881 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2012 36,786 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2012 36,786 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit on outside edge 155/65/14

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,554 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,924 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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GY08 YLW is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GY08 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

GY08 YLW is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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