Toyota Aygo Platinum Vvt I (2008)
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum Vvt I
CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum Vvt I. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
At 52.5%, this 2008 Ayga's first-time pass rate sits 27.5 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a significant reliability gap that reflects the age and condition of these particular vehicles, though the zero dangerous defect rate is reassuring from a safety perspective. Owners are averaging 1.19 failures per MOT test, suggesting systematic wear rather than isolated issues.
These cars are averaging 69,000 miles at 16 years old, which is actually reasonable for the age and suggests moderate use. When you inspect one, expect to encounter at least one failure—typically wear-related on suspension, brakes, or emissions—so budget for repairs before or immediately after purchase and ask the seller for a full MOT history to spot any recurring problems.
What to check before buying a 2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum Vvt I
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (67%) | 75 | 77.5% | 1.73 |
| Petrol (33%) | 37 | 1.9% | 0.08 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum Vvt I vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum Vvt I vehicles fall between 60,187 and 96,725 miles.
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum Vvt I — Still on the Road
41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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