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A12 GEL

2009 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,813 mi
Last recorded32,813 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Aygo50,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GEL
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 32,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2024 31,836 miles

Central Front subframe corroded

Central Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 30,387 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 29,008 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,968 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 26,971 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 26,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 24,785 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 24,778 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 22,820 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 20,852 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 18,234 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 15,431 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 12,160 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 12,160 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,175 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 8,175 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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A12 GEL is a 2009 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 50,038 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 A12 GEL, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 GEL is a 2009 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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