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R29 THR

2009 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests41 (31 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

112,796 mi
Last recorded112,796 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Aygo50,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 THR
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

31 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 112,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 112,796 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 100,072 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 105,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 105,681 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 95,767 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2024 95,711 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,916 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,873 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 90,667 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 90,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,398 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 77,398 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,930 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 Dec 2021 76,638 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 80,941 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 80,941 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,106 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 76,123 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,181 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2019 71,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play also in inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low slight damage on outer light bracket. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,255 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 66,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear both tyres worn to 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 66,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear both tyres worn to 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,674 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,646 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,088 miles

Offside Rear slight fluctuation on disc.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under cover's fitted obscuring view of component's.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,779 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 37,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,457 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 31,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,752 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,303 miles

Both rear tyres approching wear bars

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre low on tread outer edge

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 25,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres approching wear bars

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre low on tread outer edge

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,759 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 31,759 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,088 miles

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

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

both sides rear tyres worn

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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R29 THR is a 2009 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 50,038 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 R29 THR, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R29 THR is a 2009 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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