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YJ08 ALX

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,740 mi
Last recorded106,740 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 ALX
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear springs supporting rubber perished

Fail 5 Jul 2017 106,739 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear springs supporting rubber perished

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,434 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 91,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 81,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,522 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,377 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 76,376 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,584 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,835 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 35,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YJ08 ALX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YJ08 ALX, 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 YJ08 ALX registered?

YJ08 ALX is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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