MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
damage to rear bumper ... no sharp edges pressent
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
near side outer sill slight distorted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords within treads (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
damage to rear bumper ... no sharp edges pressent
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
near side outer sill slight distorted
near side front door skin has accident damage.
near side rear quarter panel has accident damage.
off side front seat belt slightly frayed.
off side rear bumper has accident damage.
unable to check off side rear seat belt,child seat fitted.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
near side front door skin has accident damage.
near side rear quarter panel has accident damage.
off side front seat belt slightly frayed.
off side rear bumper has accident damage.
parking brake travel slightly high.
unable to check off side rear seat belt,child seat fitted.
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)
near side rear quarter p[anel has accident damage,dented in.
off side rear bumper damaged,insecure.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
near side rear quarter p[anel has accident damage,dented in.
off side rear bumper damaged,insecure.
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pipe were changed is wet but no signes of leaking under preasure
unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic covering
weld repair is undersealed and difficult to asses
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front brake discs are worn and pitted
front inner brake pads look low
unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic covering
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH55 VFJ is a 2005 Toyota Aygo in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SH55 VFJ, 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 SH55 VFJ registered?
SH55 VFJ is a 2005 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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