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HV08 ELX

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,455 mi
Last recorded78,455 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ELX
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,455 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 78,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 70,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 58,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 49,409 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 49,409 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,211 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 46,211 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 44,811 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,605 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 42,605 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to excessive brake binding

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,080 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box cracked and blowing slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2015 36,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box cracked and blowing slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,847 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,185 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,052 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,321 miles

Nearside front tyre has small damage to outer sidewall.

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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HV08 ELX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HV08 ELX, 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 HV08 ELX registered?

HV08 ELX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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