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SW08 AHL

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,865 mi
Last recorded101,865 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 AHL
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,865 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 80,084 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 80,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,671 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 56,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 53,730 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 53,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,461 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 51,461 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,598 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 44,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,743 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 41,735 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,686 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 21,197 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 12,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,550 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 9,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 6,156 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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SW08 AHL is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SW08 AHL, 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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SW08 AHL is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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