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SO08 GZD

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,348 mi
Last recorded58,348 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 GZD
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 58,348 miles

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam image is slightly affected

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 58,348 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in various locations (beyond repair) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam image is slightly affected

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 54,689 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 54,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Actual 1.048, should be approx 1.000 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength previous patch repair detaching from lower outer sill (inadequately repaired) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 51,920 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sounds okay when tested (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted A road test up to 40 MPH indicates the wheel does not advise of any problems, however, above this speed some vibration is occurring. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 51,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer sill is excessively corroded along the length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer sill is excessively corroded along the length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sounds okay when tested (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted A road test up to 40 MPH indicates the wheel does not advise of any problems, however, above this speed some vibration is occurring. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 48,448 miles

The front subframe is corroded

The nearside and offside front suspension struts are corroded

The nearside and offside headlight dipped beam images are deteriorated

The nearside and offside rear inner sills and axle mounting points are corroded

The nearside and offside rear outer sills are corroded

The nearside and offside rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2021 45,829 miles

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

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

The nearside and offside rear outer and inner sills are corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 45,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

The front brake discs are worn

The nearside and offside rear outer and inner sills are corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 43,321 miles

Slight bind on the offside front brake

The nearside and offside rear outer sills are corroded

The offside front sill is corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 41,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,115 miles

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

all 4 tyres are slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 39,304 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 36,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 31,950 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,514 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advice n/s and o/s rear tyres has cracks on tread

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,852 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 8 Jun 2011 10,784 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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SO08 GZD is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO08 GZD, 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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SO08 GZD is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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