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SJ08 TLU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,870 mi
Last recorded121,870 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 TLU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2024 121,870 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join between midsection and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,544 miles

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

under body under sealed

Fail 29 Sep 2023 116,401 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills badly holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sills wheel arch and axle mounting areas all badly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint retaining nut split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills badly holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sills wheel arch and axle mounting areas badly corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. taken together the handbrake passed test but ns is very low performance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,137 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,574 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,825 miles

exhaust bracket on front pipe broken

Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,213 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 46,213 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blade split at ends but still clearing screen

Pass 12 May 2016 44,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,438 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,776 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/4/4mm & HAS DEEP CUTS ON TREAD NOT SHOWING CORDS

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/3mm

O/S/R TYRE IS PUNCTURED & HAS DEEP CUTS ON TREAD NOT SHOWING CORDS

Pass 6 Oct 2011 22,612 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,896 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 TLU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ08 TLU, 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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SJ08 TLU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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