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MT08 FPJ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,049 mi
Last recorded103,049 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FPJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 103,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS & NS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS & NS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect OS & NS (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 103,049 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS & NS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS & NS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect OS & NS (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 101,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle, shockers, brake pipe, fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 101,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle, shockers, brake pipe, fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 98,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 98,849 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 71,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,370 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 71,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 69,210 miles

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

n/s/r sill slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2021 69,210 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r sill slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r sill slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,763 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 64,924 miles

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

engine oil low

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2018 64,924 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil low

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2018 64,917 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

naf and oaf and osr tyre cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,830 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 51,278 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 51,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,058 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 28 May 2015 43,058 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2014 29,638 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 20 May 2014 29,638 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 13 May 2013 23,718 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 16,203 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 11,475 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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MT08 FPJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT08 FPJ, 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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MT08 FPJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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