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SW08 OPJ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,860 mi
Last recorded78,860 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 OPJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,860 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 78,740 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 65,958 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 65,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,853 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 63,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 63,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,632 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 60,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,994 miles

155 65 14 75T

Advise..... front wiper blade replace

Advise.......corrosion to rear section of under body....review next Mot.

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deterioration to rear rubber bush , serviceable for now . Review next Mot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre....cracking to outer sidewall. Review next Mot

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deterioration to rear rubber bush . Review next Mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low read outer edges. Advise renew both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,926 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 51,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 47,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

tyre size 155 65 14 T

Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 41,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,307 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc pitted slightly

offside front brake disc pitted slightly

windscreen wiperblade split

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,680 miles

Corrossion to inner face of front brake discs

Corrossion to rear brake pipes

Slight wear to front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 5 Sep 2013 34,680 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Corrossion to inner face of front brake discs

Corrossion to rear brake pipes

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight wear to front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,661 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 31,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 26,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,083 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 OPJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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