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YL08 GHO

2008 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,999 mi
Last recorded117,999 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 GHO
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 117,999 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

repairs have been made however the vehicle is now heavily statured in underseal

Fail 7 Sep 2026 117,993 miles

Exhaust system insecure emssions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 117,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 111,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 108,308 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 108,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,836 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 104,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment split pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment split pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 100,701 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 100,595 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,829 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 96,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear full pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,512 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 93,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.6mm 1.6mm is the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar link bushes slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,095 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 80,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 67,989 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 67,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,689 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 44,419 miles

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

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

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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YL08 GHO is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YL08 GHO, 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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YL08 GHO is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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