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FY55 RKJ

2005 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,649 mi
Last recorded60,649 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Aygo61,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 RKJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 60,649 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill covered heavily with underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

traces of filler found

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2024 58,020 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 58,015 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 55,124 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 55,123 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 50,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 50,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 46,833 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 46,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer & inner sill chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle under body & suspension components have surface rust

Pass 4 Jan 2021 42,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,027 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded minor leak on rear

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,002 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,747 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,737 miles

All four tyres have perishing cracks in root of treads.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,839 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,271 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 14,047 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,064 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,961 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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FY55 RKJ is a 2005 Toyota Aygo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 61,083 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 FY55 RKJ, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY55 RKJ registered?

FY55 RKJ is a 2005 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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