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GL55 AEJ

2005 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,090 mi
Last recorded67,090 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Aygo61,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 AEJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 67,090 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 67,089 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 14 May 2026 67,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 66,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,562 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 61,583 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 61,580 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 59,519 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 59,504 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper blade spilt

Pass 10 Nov 2021 56,762 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 56,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,683 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 54,680 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,709 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 51,706 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 48,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 46,275 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 46,275 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,856 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,475 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,853 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,301 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,998 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,948 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,514 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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GL55 AEJ is a 2005 Toyota Aygo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 GL55 AEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL55 AEJ registered?

GL55 AEJ is a 2005 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GL55 AEJ safe to buy?

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