2008 Toyota Aygo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 77,143 MOT tests analysed for the 2008 Toyota Aygo, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 72.7% was in line with the average for city cars of a similar age (72.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 32.9% in the 150k+ group versus 14.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.6% | 12,056 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.9% | 9,923 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.0% | 8,491 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 4,613 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.3% | 4,131 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.3% | 4,118 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 6,512 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 5,961 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 4,577 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 4,443 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 3,461 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 3,336 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 35.6% | 27,483 |
| 2 | Suspension | 34.8% | 26,864 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.5% | 21,191 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 10,472 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.6% | 9,754 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.1% | 6,986 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,392 | 14.9% |
| 30-60k | 17,807 | 22.7% |
| 60-90k | 28,861 | 27.8% |
| 90-120k | 19,173 | 30.9% |
| 120-150k | 6,300 | 32.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,590 | 32.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,462 | 25.1% |
| 2022 | 16,271 | 26.2% |
| 2023 | 15,825 | 27.8% |
| 2024 | 15,006 | 29.0% |
| 2025 | 13,579 | 28.9% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Aygo
Before buying a 2008 Toyota Aygo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 15.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (15.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (11.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Toyota Aygos pass their MOT?
72.7% of the 77,143 2008 Toyota Aygo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Toyota Aygo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.6% of tests, followed by brakes (12.9%).
Does the 2008 Aygo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.9% in the 0-30k band to 32.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 77,143 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.