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SM08 YWU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,883 mi
Last recorded100,883 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YWU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 100,883 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

sump going porous

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 99,172 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 92,030 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 92,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,077 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,297 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 80,297 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,358 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,322 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 63,322 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 56,533 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,965 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 YWU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YWU, 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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What year was SM08 YWU registered?

SM08 YWU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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