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MJ08 TJU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,901 mi
Last recorded99,901 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TJU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 99,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 97,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,363 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 95,363 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,220 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 93,220 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,070 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 90,070 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 88,837 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2019 86,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 85,955 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded x2 rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2018 85,955 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded x2 rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,832 miles

some metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 83,832 miles

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

some metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,474 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 81,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2015 76,239 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 76,239 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2014 66,929 miles

wiper rubber split

Pass 10 May 2013 53,563 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 43,247 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,972 miles

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

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

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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MJ08 TJU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MJ08 TJU, 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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MJ08 TJU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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