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YH08 JVU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,969 mi
Last recorded100,969 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 JVU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 100,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 98,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 98,771 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Readings unavailable due to major leaks in exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring platform. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Just forward of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 96,527 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jul 2022 94,027 miles

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2022 94,027 miles

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

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm) wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm) wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 86,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,884 miles

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,572 miles

both front discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 48,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,816 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,143 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,075 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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YH08 JVU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH08 JVU, 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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YH08 JVU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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