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SP08 RVU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,870 mi
Last recorded126,870 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 RVU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 126,864 miles

Brake performance not tested Near side rear brake pipe burst during brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded near axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 125,522 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 109,808 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear low effort on n/s parking brake

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 109,808 miles

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

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear low effort on n/s parking brake

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,160 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 99,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,684 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 7 Oct 2016 79,682 miles

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

Nearside rear brake has slight drag

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,729 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 68,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,415 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 58,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,717 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 48,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,955 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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SP08 RVU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP08 RVU, 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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SP08 RVU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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