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SJ56 ZCV

2006 Toyota Aygo

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,864 mi
Last recorded118,864 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Aygo60,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 ZCV
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2026 118,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 106,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 106,861 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 95,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no revers lights

Fail 19 Jan 2024 95,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no revers lights

Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,646 miles

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

Rear reverse light inop

Fail 12 Jan 2023 85,646 miles

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

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

Rear reverse light inop

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,793 miles

Both front headlights heavily taped to adjust the beam pattern

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join at the back box, just passed emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 81,759 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join at the back box, just passed emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,976 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 78,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,923 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,040 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 69,040 miles

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

off side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,546 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 52,982 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 52,982 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,607 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,846 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 21,320 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,079 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 9,779 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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SJ56 ZCV is a 2006 Toyota Aygo in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ56 ZCV, 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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SJ56 ZCV is a 2006 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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