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SA08 VFY

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,082 mi
Last recorded81,082 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VFY
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,082 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 81,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened it need at least 12 patches (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 74,118 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 69,047 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 62,549 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,798 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 58,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 57,620 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,371 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,023 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,471 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,471 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,049 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,778 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 37,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,910 miles

rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,321 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 VFY is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFY, 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 SA08 VFY registered?

SA08 VFY is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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