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RJ08 BUF

2008 Toyota Aygo

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,001 mi
Last recorded162,001 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 BUF
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 162,001 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light is dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross mamber and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 145,010 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 125,678 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

underseal on rear suspension

Pass 2 Jun 2022 102,960 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 93,830 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 93,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 91,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,266 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 85,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,801 miles

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

Offside Rear H/BRAKE

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt SEAT FOLD DOWN ()

Pass 4 May 2017 76,879 miles

Front both lower drop link bush worn

Fail 4 May 2017 76,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front both lower drop link bush worn

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,480 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 65,173 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,173 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,901 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,441 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 29,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,529 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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RJ08 BUF is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ08 BUF, 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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RJ08 BUF is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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