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RE08 UEK

2008 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,997 mi
Last recorded114,997 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 UEK
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 114,997 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))

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

sills corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 109,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 109,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 100,593 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 97,465 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 87,782 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in front number plate (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded front of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring top rubber mount not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 87,782 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour front headlamps fitted with LEDs (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing from back box clamp unable to test emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield missing on fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in front number plate (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded front of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring top rubber mount not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 81,871 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 79,789 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 79,775 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,520 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,520 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,869 miles

Eml on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,574 miles

EML on

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,281 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 63,283 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,283 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,320 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,261 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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RE08 UEK 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 72.7%.

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 RE08 UEK, 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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RE08 UEK is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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