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SJ08 TLY

2008 Toyota Aygo

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 TLY
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 89,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 89,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,621 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 75,621 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 69,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 65,036 miles

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))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 65,036 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,773 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 59,773 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 58,068 miles

Front axle has areas of corrosion

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear axle has areas of corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2018 58,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front axle has areas of corrosion

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear axle has areas of corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,306 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 53,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,542 miles

Offside Front bumper damage

Fail 6 Jan 2017 47,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens damage (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure lens missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front bumper damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,227 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 36,907 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,494 miles

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

both rear tyres getting perished

offside outer sill dented

Fail 5 Sep 2013 24,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside outer sill dented

both rear tyres getting perished

offside front tyre on limit

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 17,064 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,388 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 16,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TLY is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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