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SH56 ELX

2006 Toyota Aygo

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,293 mi
Last recorded97,293 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Aygo60,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 ELX
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2026 97,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2025 95,643 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 92,620 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 89,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,954 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 85,031 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber very rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2019 80,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,853 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,068 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 69,068 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,308 miles

nsf wheel rim bent

Fail 27 Oct 2015 62,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf wheel rim bent

rear exhaust broken up inside and centre pipe blowing at front mounting

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,230 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion at ends

Fail 31 Oct 2013 53,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion at ends

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,786 miles

advise new brake discs and pads been fitted to o/s and n/s front

Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,780 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,035 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,642 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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SH56 ELX is a 2006 Toyota Aygo in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SH56 ELX, 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 SH56 ELX registered?

SH56 ELX is a 2006 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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