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SM08 AJX

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

37,305 mi
Last recorded37,305 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 AJX
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2026 37,305 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s bushes splitting from bonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 34,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner surfaces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 34,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner surfaces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2025 34,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 33,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 33,467 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 30,642 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 27,793 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 27,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,781 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s suspension arm rear bush splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 26,781 miles

Direction indicator not working both o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s suspension arm rear bush splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 25,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 24,462 miles

inner surface of both front discs in poor condition.

Fail 4 Feb 2019 24,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

inner surface of both front discs in poor condition.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 23,042 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,409 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2-2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,318 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 19,655 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,769 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,168 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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SM08 AJX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver 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 SM08 AJX, 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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SM08 AJX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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