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YG08 YBJ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,018 mi
Last recorded43,018 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YBJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,018 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair has been carried out (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp aims poor , lenses faded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 38,816 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps lenses faded

exhaust and rear hangers corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,932 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp aims poor (lenses faded)

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,344 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded and all mountings

Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,955 miles

light corrosion to underbody , including rear coil spring and exhaust sections

Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,423 miles

exhaust sections and mountings corroded

front brake discs lightly corroded

offside rear outer brake pipe lightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2020 33,694 miles

rear coil springs and exhaust rear mounting bracket corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2020 33,694 miles

Front Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

rear coil springs and exhaust rear mounting bracket corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,710 miles

light corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 1 May 2018 31,644 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 31,644 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 30,382 miles

front wheel trims damaged

light corrosion to exhaust system

light corrosion to underbody

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,390 miles

light corrosion to underbody and exhaust sections

noise from water pump

offside rear tyre ,cracked in tread pattern not yet showing cords

radiator stained

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,417 miles

slight perishing/cracking to offside rear tyre

slight smearing from front wiper blade

Pass 7 May 2014 27,615 miles

exhaust mountings corroded

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight perishing cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,536 miles

slight smearing from front wiper blade

Fail 15 Apr 2013 26,536 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge,tyre on 3.0mm

slight cracking to both front tyres in tread pattern

slight smearing from front wiper blade

Pass 2 May 2012 24,742 miles

front wiper split

Pass 11 May 2011 23,618 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 23,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs worn.

reverse light not working.

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

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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YG08 YBJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG08 YBJ, 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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What year was YG08 YBJ registered?

YG08 YBJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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