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LO08 VKJ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VKJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 85,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

offside rear sill damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2025 68,656 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 68,655 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 63,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,699 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,799 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 44,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,548 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 40,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,744 miles

poss water pump noise

Fail 19 Oct 2018 38,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

poss water pump noise

Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 30,785 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 26,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,600 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,839 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,093 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 13,619 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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LO08 VKJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LO08 VKJ, 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 LO08 VKJ registered?

LO08 VKJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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