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RJ08 UCM

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,708 mi
Last recorded118,708 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 UCM
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 118,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 118,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 113,805 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 113,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 112,090 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 106,188 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 100,200 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 96,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,466 miles

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

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edge

offside rear tyre wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,700 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,165 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,084 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,873 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 30 Jun 2014 46,246 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 38,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,607 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

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

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 31,607 miles

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

FRONT DISCS WORN

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

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 23 Jun 2011 24,940 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 UCM is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UCM, 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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What year was RJ08 UCM registered?

RJ08 UCM is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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