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RJ08 UYS

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 UYS
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,649 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 99,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 92,459 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 87,724 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,746 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 81,764 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,439 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 78,439 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,300 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,256 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Rear suspension springs corroding.

Fail 12 Dec 2019 74,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Rear suspension springs corroding.

Pass 15 Dec 2018 72,528 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,628 miles

CUT IN SIDE WALL OF OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE...

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,715 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 61,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,490 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 51,197 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 41,733 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 41,733 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,987 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,068 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 UYS 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 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 RJ08 UYS, 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 UYS registered?

RJ08 UYS is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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