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KV55 ARU

2005 Toyota Aygo

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,895 mi
Last recorded111,895 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Aygo61,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 ARU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 111,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 109,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 108,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 93,003 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,572 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 87,572 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,013 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,326 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 61,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,966 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,093 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,393 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,124 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,276 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 20,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,268 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 15,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,647 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,883 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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KV55 ARU 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 82.6%.

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 KV55 ARU, 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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What year was KV55 ARU registered?

KV55 ARU is a 2005 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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