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HG08 YLZ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YLZ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 78,971 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 78,971 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 68,459 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 57,216 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 49,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65R14 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 46,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,551 miles

Front engine oil on min

Fail 1 Mar 2021 43,551 miles

Front engine oil on min

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

Offside Front Drop link rubbers cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2019 41,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

Offside Front Drop link rubbers cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,465 miles

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,388 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,761 miles

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

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 YLZ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG08 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

HG08 YLZ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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