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VU08 HZK

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,672 mi
Last recorded171,672 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HZK
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 171,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2024 171,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 155,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 148,109 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 148,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 132,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 123,432 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Mar 2020 123,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,410 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Mar 2019 110,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Mar 2018 101,564 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 101,564 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre below ---inner 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 40-45% o/s/r slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,819 miles

front discs deteriated/worn/lip on edges

front inner brake pads worn low/close to limit

rear brake imbalance/fluctuation 15%

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,742 miles

eml light on

front brake discs slightly worn/lip on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,940 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 70,940 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,572 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 60,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r coil spring (rubber base) dislodged

slight imbalance on front brakes (n/side slightly slow)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,969 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 50,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,382 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 41,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,959 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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VU08 HZK 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 VU08 HZK, 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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VU08 HZK is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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