Toyota Aygo (2008)
2008 Toyota Aygo
CarHunch analysed 14,683 real MOT records for the 2008 Toyota Aygo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Toyota Aygo's 76% first-time pass rate sits 4 percentage points below the UK average, which is a minor concern—but the real red flag is that 46.9% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd expect. This suggests owners should treat any used example with healthy scepticism and budget for potential safety-critical repairs.
At nearly 57,000 miles on average, these ten-year-old Aygos have been reasonably well-used but not hammered, yet they're averaging 4.5 failures per test and 26 advisories, pointing to cumulative wear on trim, fasteners, and consumables rather than catastrophic mechanical failure. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection that explicitly covers brake condition, suspension geometry, and all safety systems—don't rely on MOT history alone.
What to check before buying a 2008 Toyota Aygo
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.
- ⚠️ 46.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 14,667 | 76.1% | 4.54 |
| Diesel (0%) | 6 | 79.3% | 3.67 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 91.6% | 1 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 66.3% | 5.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Toyota Aygo 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 vehicles fall between 40,720 and 71,567 miles.
2008 Toyota Aygo — Still on the Road
9,800 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Toyota Aygo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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58.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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55.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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48.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44.5%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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42%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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41.4%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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39.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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