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SL08 VYM

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,118 mi
Last recorded77,118 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VYM
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 77,118 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 77,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 74,571 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2025 74,571 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,274 miles

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

under seal won't allow me to carry full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,234 miles

under seal wont allow me full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2022 67,014 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,342 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 63,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 63,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear axle fastening point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear axle fastening point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,821 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and on 2,5mm left remaining

Offside Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

oil leak from front baffle plate on engine

Fail 16 Feb 2018 49,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and on 2,5mm left remaining

Offside Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

oil leak from front baffle plate on engine

Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak front engine baffle plate ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 44,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak front engine baffle plate ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak from engine baffle plate

Fail 11 Feb 2016 36,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak from engine baffle plate

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,724 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Mar 2014 28,724 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,660 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,906 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,387 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 VYM is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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