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YR08 XLP

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,814 mi
Last recorded151,814 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XLP
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 151,814 miles

under body suspension and brake components covered in under seal

Pass 8 Oct 2024 147,659 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 147,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 144,228 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 144,228 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 138,755 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 138,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sides sills corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 126,913 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion front to rear including sills

Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,784 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2020 120,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wire has been excessively damaged be the wheel (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Axle fractured hub has a crack (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,287 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 94,279 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,446 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,269 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 84,269 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 77,434 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,434 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,989 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,406 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,540 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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YR08 XLP is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver 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 YR08 XLP, 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 YR08 XLP registered?

YR08 XLP is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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