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SM08 MZE

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,137 mi
Last recorded128,137 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 MZE
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 128,137 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,049 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ends covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 123,155 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 123,155 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021 116,617 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 116,616 miles

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

advice engine oil just on dip stick

Pass 14 May 2020 110,399 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))

o/s front lower ball joint split pin missing

Fail 14 May 2020 110,399 miles

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

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

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

o/s front lower ball joint split pin missing

Pass 4 May 2019 102,787 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 102,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 93,712 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 May 2018 93,710 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,401 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 72,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 May 2016 51,580 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 51,580 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 45,317 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 40,932 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 37,067 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,998 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,036 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS. FRONT & REAR TYRES DIFFERENT SIZES

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 MZE is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SM08 MZE, 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 MZE is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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