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BG12 VZJ

2012 Toyota Aygo

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,657 mi
Last recorded98,657 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Aygo46,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VZJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,657 miles

Front Shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sills corroded

Subframe corroded

Pass 3 May 2025 92,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Subframe corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 85,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pump to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,952 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 79,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged tyre has been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,900 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 59,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 52,257 miles

front discs lipped

o\s\f brake slightly binding

o\s\f pads low

Pass 14 May 2018 46,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear coil spring seat is partially adrift

Pass 23 May 2017 38,594 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring rubber mount is partially adrift

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread and outer side wall, no cords showing

Pass 28 May 2016 32,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG12 VZJ is a 2012 Toyota Aygo in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 46,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG12 VZJ, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Aygo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG12 VZJ is a 2012 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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