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EK56 OWO

2006 Toyota Aygo

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,749 mi
Last recorded121,749 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Aygo60,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OWO
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 121,749 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer baffles rattling and hitting on rear floor

Fail 15 Jun 2026 121,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer baffles rattling and hitting on rear floor

Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,507 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 115,491 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 110,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2024 110,109 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 103,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 98,621 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 98,620 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling on ABS wire due to being routed the wrong way (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 95,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension legs rusty

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 13 May 2021 95,356 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension legs rusty

hand brake will soon need attention

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 28 Apr 2020 94,601 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,496 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,627 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,220 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 71,216 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 53,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,125 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 44,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust leak rear box

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,920 miles

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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EK56 OWO is a 2006 Toyota Aygo in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,291 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 EK56 OWO, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK56 OWO is a 2006 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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