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SB08 GVK

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,738 mi
Last recorded138,738 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 GVK
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 138,738 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x4 also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear outer body and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

some areas signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

Fail 27 Jun 2025 138,738 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Coil spring corroded x4 also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear outer body and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

some areas signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

Pass 28 Jun 2024 125,589 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule whole system (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf - upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective osf/nsf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf/osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed osf/nsf (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer & inner - nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy osf/nsf (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear vehicle has signs of repair & heavily undersealed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr/osr (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nsr/Osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nsr/osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x4 (5.3.2 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all round (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 125,589 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule whole system (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf - upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective osf/nsf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf/osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed osf/nsf (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer & inner - nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy osf/nsf (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear vehicle has signs of repair & heavily undersealed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr/osr (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nsr/Osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nsr/osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x4 (5.3.2 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all round (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 114,547 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 114,268 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 105,579 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2022 105,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Both front shock absorbers corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2021 103,780 miles

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2020 102,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 92,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,816 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger at sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 79,793 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger at sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,808 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 52,797 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,483 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,774 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 22,870 miles

o/s/f mirror slightly cracked

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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SB08 GVK is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SB08 GVK, 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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SB08 GVK is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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