2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

11,096 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,096 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.9%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    487 marked dangerous
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.0%
  2. Brakes27.4%
  3. Suspension21.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.3%
  5. Body & chassis10.8%
  6. Tyres8.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2007 AygoAll Aygo years2009 Aygo →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2008 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,096 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Toyota Aygo?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Toyota Aygo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).