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FY56 TAU

2006 Toyota Aygo

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

182,399 mi
Last recorded182,399 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Aygo60,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 TAU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 182,399 miles

oil leak from engine

underbody and component corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2020 182,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from engine

underbody and component corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 167,285 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 167,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 156,536 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 156,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 145,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 145,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 129,075 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 119,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 119,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,942 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 96,942 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,473 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 84,473 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 69,314 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge suggest tracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,096 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 31,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,007 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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FY56 TAU is a 2006 Toyota Aygo in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FY56 TAU, 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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FY56 TAU is a 2006 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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