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GU56 KXJ

2006 Toyota Aygo

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

179,426 mi
Last recorded179,426 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Aygo60,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KXJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 179,426 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 179,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 175,829 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 175,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 167,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 167,061 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 160,324 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 153,153 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 149,819 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 149,384 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 142,266 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 129,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Radiator amp

Fail 14 Sep 2018 129,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Radiator amp

Pass 13 Sep 2017 118,123 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 118,029 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 103,390 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 103,285 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,289 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,759 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 61,687 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,097 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,931 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,419 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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GU56 KXJ is a 2006 Toyota Aygo in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GU56 KXJ, 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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What year was GU56 KXJ registered?

GU56 KXJ is a 2006 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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