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SW08 HJC

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,309 mi
Last recorded105,309 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 HJC
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 105,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle covered with under seal

Fail 9 Nov 2024 105,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,457 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 92,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,590 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 87,585 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill, axle mount, floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner & outer sill, axle mount, floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 75,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded/Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill/Inner Axle Mount/Seat And Seat Belt Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill/Floor/Axle Mount/Seat And Seat Belt Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded/Spring Platforms (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Beam Heavily Corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,453 miles

Front Subframe And Rear Beam Corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,452 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe And Rear Beam Corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,457 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,318 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 56,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,500 miles

Front windscreen has large scratch on edge of swept area

Fail 19 Apr 2016 50,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front windscreen has large scratch on edge of swept area

Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,550 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on front brake discs

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

offside front tyre has nail in tread

slight roughness in steering rack

windscreen scored not in a zone / small chips in screen

Pass 7 Feb 2015 47,070 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 46,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,236 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 38,236 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 34,551 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 30 May 2012 28,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,207 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 HJC 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 60.9%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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