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SA08 OJV

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,577 mi
Last recorded176,577 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 OJV
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 176,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 151,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 151,668 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,669 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 121,668 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT NOW !! (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise front discs have wear

Fail 1 Nov 2022 101,304 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT NOW !! (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise front discs have wear

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,488 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,448 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,082 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 79,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,465 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,975 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 71,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,308 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,029 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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SA08 OJV is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue 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 SA08 OJV, 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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SA08 OJV is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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