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SJ08 LXF

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,776 mi
Last recorded82,776 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 LXF
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,776 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,324 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,756 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 81,613 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,045 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 74,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 71,810 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear Axle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 71,810 miles

Exhaust system insecure all hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear Axle corroded

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,210 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,210 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,162 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 69,162 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,378 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 67,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,361 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 60,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,245 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 52,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,822 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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SJ08 LXF 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 SJ08 LXF, 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 SJ08 LXF registered?

SJ08 LXF is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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