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YL08 XYV

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,429 mi
Last recorded96,429 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 XYV
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 96,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 93,798 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 93,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill outer/inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 91,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 91,129 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 89,528 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2023 89,528 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 87,102 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 87,102 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed due to exhaust leak

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

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

Nearside Front Side light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2021 85,949 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bosh on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 85,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bosh on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,554 miles

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

condensation in n/s/r lamp unit

Fail 9 Mar 2020 83,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Water in nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,936 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

surface corrosion under body

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,689 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly sticking

Fail 3 Apr 2017 58,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly sticking

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,519 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 33,293 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,204 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 29,204 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,361 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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YL08 XYV is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYV, 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 YL08 XYV registered?

YL08 XYV is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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