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YJ08 EMO

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,321 mi
Last recorded125,321 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 EMO
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 125,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 125,315 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 124,115 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 124,106 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,133 miles

Front SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Rear BRAKE UNION JOINT CORRODED

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

Offside Rear BRAKE UNION JOINT CORRODED

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

Rear SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 23 Aug 2022 118,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r wing slightly damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2022 118,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r wing slightly damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,325 miles

rear seat belts not tested covered over

Fail 25 Aug 2021 111,320 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres fairly bad age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seat belts not tested covered over

Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,571 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 96,222 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 96,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,269 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,259 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 78,259 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn inside

Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,086 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 69,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,126 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,738 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,296 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,114 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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YJ08 EMO is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EMO, 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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YJ08 EMO is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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