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HJ55 HKL

2005 Toyota Aygo

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,690 mi
Last recorded90,690 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Aygo61,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 HKL
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 90,690 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint nut split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint nut split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,871 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 83,761 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,515 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,714 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,595 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 66,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,098 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front wiper split

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 63,098 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Front wiper split

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 59,724 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,717 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,705 miles

Both front brake discs worn on inner edge. Close to change point.

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. Change soon.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,150 miles

N/S/R tyre right on legal limit. Change soon.

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 28,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,196 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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HJ55 HKL is a 2005 Toyota Aygo in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HJ55 HKL, 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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HJ55 HKL is a 2005 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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