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YS08 SMU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,409 mi
Last recorded82,409 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 SMU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 82,409 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Top of radiator

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,916 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing Arm Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 78,882 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear Silencer At NS (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side Wall 155/65/14 75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing Arm Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,881 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 66,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed pipes are greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of nearside outer sill has had a prior corrosion repair effected by welding in of new metal. This repair is now excessively corroded and perforated. It is without any prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,881 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 64,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces in a poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front both main and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,517 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes greased

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

exhaust system is rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2018 54,516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement excess bind at wheel (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes greased

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

exhaust system is rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,527 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 49,527 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 44,235 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 44,235 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,550 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 15 Apr 2015 34,550 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,911 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked

brake pipes greased

exhaust and hangers corroded

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2013 14,331 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 14,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,858 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 7,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 3,462 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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YS08 SMU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS08 SMU, 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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YS08 SMU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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