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SM08 MHJ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,242 mi
Last recorded122,242 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 MHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 122,242 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2024 122,242 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,665 miles

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

Front Bumper loose at corner

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Bumper loose at corners

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 106,662 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides inner outer sills and mounting points holed marked with paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Bumper loose at corner

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper loose at corners

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,327 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 92,327 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 80,646 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 79,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Both brake lights on when position lamps turned on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2020 65,751 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 65,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 60,816 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 60,816 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 54,167 miles

front brake discs corroding edges

front drop link bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre inner edge wear

offside reg lamp lens missing

Pass 17 May 2017 48,571 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 48,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65 R14 75T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 May 2016 44,305 miles

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 15 May 2015 39,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,526 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 28,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall deep cut

offside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2012 22,388 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 22,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 17,884 miles

both front brake disks scored on inner face

both rear tyres starting to split

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 MHJ 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 63.6%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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