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SB55 ABV

2005 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

88,773 mi
Last recorded88,773 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Aygo61,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 ABV
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 88,773 miles

Direction indicator not working both left and right hazards still work (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 86,734 miles

Rear Axle generally corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 16 Jun 2025 86,731 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle generally corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 23 Jun 2023 84,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 80,924 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,868 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 74,868 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,922 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 70,916 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,481 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,098 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffles in the back box have broken (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,499 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 61,499 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,277 miles

Front number plate poor

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in outer tread

Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2015 55,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,842 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,321 miles

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

both front tyres worn to limited

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,795 miles

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

front discs poor

Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,541 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 19,539 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 10,059 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 10,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SB55 ABV is a 2005 Toyota Aygo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SB55 ABV, 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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SB55 ABV is a 2005 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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