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MJ56 AEK

2006 Toyota Aygo

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,640 mi
Last recorded70,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Aygo60,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 AEK
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 70,640 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 66,937 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,932 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 66,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,885 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,457 miles

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

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

surface corrosoin to under body components

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,966 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil topped up prior to the test

Surface corrosion to most under body components

Fail 15 Dec 2020 64,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rears and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil topped up prior to the test

Surface corrosion to most under body components

Pass 16 Dec 2019 63,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,547 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,560 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,389 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 52,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,742 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 46,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,253 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,438 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,434 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2013 42,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,189 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,040 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,774 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 32,774 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,987 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,725 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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MJ56 AEK is a 2006 Toyota Aygo in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ56 AEK, 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 MJ56 AEK registered?

MJ56 AEK is a 2006 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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