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PL08 GXP

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,708 mi
Last recorded97,708 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 GXP
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 May 2025 97,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 97,478 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 97,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,275 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 97,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 91,610 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear section of outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cylinder to flexi hose corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight roughness and noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight binding from brake

Fail 20 Mar 2020 82,237 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cylinder to flexi hose corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight roughness and noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight binding from brake

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,417 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 73,689 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 73,689 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 72,512 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear bearing slight noise

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2017 72,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear bearing slight noise

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 70,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2016 70,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,219 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 69,219 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,931 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,899 miles

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

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

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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PL08 GXP is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PL08 GXP, 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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PL08 GXP is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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