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GV05 DWN

2005 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,662 mi
Last recorded137,662 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Aygo61,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DWN
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 137,662 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))

Fail 7 May 2025 137,628 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill - chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill - chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever feels stiff

Pass 15 Mar 2024 128,593 miles

Exhaust mounts are corroded.

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

Nearside Front Washer not working.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 120,951 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both inner sill areas.

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens slightly derteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2023 120,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both inner sill areas.

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens slightly derteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 113,287 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges & splits in n/s front inner tyre wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Heavy corrosion to both rear outer sills.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished & various deep cuts in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion to inner sills.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 107,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,696 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 105,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 102,886 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,319 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 97,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated/mount broken

oil low

parking brake travel high

slight corrosion on structure suspension and components

wet when tested

Fail 15 Apr 2016 90,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated/mount broken

oil low

parking brake travel high

slight corrosion on structure suspension and components

wet when tested

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,006 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 82,744 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,605 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 72,605 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,348 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 60,322 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs inner surfaces worn, lipped (quite heavily).

Front stabiliser link rods bushes worn.perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,281 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 33,984 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 28,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,343 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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GV05 DWN is a 2005 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV05 DWN, 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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GV05 DWN is a 2005 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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