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SL08 RCX

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,598 mi
Last recorded67,598 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 RCX
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 67,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 67,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,882 miles

back plates rusting,front wiper jumpy,car scruffy needs valet,sills rusting-sealered

door hinges stiff,oil leak,service overdue,brake pipes rusting,underbody-floors-chassis-suspension-brakes-exhaust-subframe-shockers rusty,brakes-bearings noisy

Fail 18 Aug 2022 40,873 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs-pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator not working switch faulty (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both locking pins missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

back plates rusting,front wiper jumpy,car scruffy needs valet,sills rusting-sealered

door hinges stiff,oil leak,service overdue,brake pipes rusting,underbody-floors-chassis-suspension-brakes-exhaust-subframe-shockers rusty,brakes-bearings noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2019 40,363 miles

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Fail 6 Jun 2019 40,362 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sills-underbody-components rusting,front brake discs rusting-deteriorating,oil leak-spill

Pass 9 May 2018 39,498 miles

REAR AXLE GENERAL CORROSION

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing REAR AND FRONT BOTH SIDE (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 May 2018 39,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR AXLE GENERAL CORROSION

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing REAR AND FRONT BOTH SIDE (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,548 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 33,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 32,506 miles

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside mirror broken

Pass 2 May 2014 26,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 22,447 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 18,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,972 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 15,530 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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SL08 RCX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL08 RCX, 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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SL08 RCX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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