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HG08 LYZ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,198 mi
Last recorded86,198 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LYZ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 86,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Mounting play

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 82,472 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 82,434 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,684 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,669 miles

slight corrosion rear of offside outer sill

Fail 29 Aug 2023 72,669 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion rear of offside outer sill

Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,239 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 66,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,430 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,430 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 50,804 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,195 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,141 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 43,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 35,065 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 35,065 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2015 31,699 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 30,929 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 30,927 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,079 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,010 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 17,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,215 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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HG08 LYZ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG08 LYZ, 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 HG08 LYZ registered?

HG08 LYZ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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