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SD08 FTA

2008 Toyota Aygo

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,698 mi
Last recorded127,698 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 FTA
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 127,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear sills repaired - both sides

Pass 16 Nov 2023 124,251 miles

Age related corrosion on underside

Fail 19 Oct 2023 124,251 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,427 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 107,625 miles

both rear chassis heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x F->R BPs @rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shocks corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 100,136 miles

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))

Front Position lamp not working 2x (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x F->R BPs @rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,092 miles

2x Rear Shock bodys corroded

exhaust hanger broken, exhuast still supported

Fail 14 Nov 2019 92,091 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2x Rear Shock bodys corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger broken, exhuast still supported

Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,517 miles

slight damage to windscreen noted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 77,517 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen noted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,034 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,947 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,596 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,127 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 34,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,963 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,222 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 20,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs excessively corroded and scored

front brakes grinding/harsh grating noise

Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,729 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 19,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs excessively corroded, pitted and scored

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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SD08 FTA is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Black 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 SD08 FTA, 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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SD08 FTA is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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