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SO55 XBT

2005 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

41,189 mi
Last recorded41,189 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Aygo61,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XBT
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 41,189 miles

Both bumpers damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

P/S light on dash

Underside body and sills undersealed

Underside components corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 41,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Both bumpers damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

P/S light on dash

Underside body and sills undersealed

Underside components corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside sill corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under floor components corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 38,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under floor components corroded

Pass 11 May 2024 34,742 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 34,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted insecure at both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 31,431 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 31,425 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 28,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2021 26,533 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 26,533 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s front tyre soft

o/s h/lamp poor

Pass 24 Jun 2020 24,473 miles

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

head lamps poor

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,547 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 22,574 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,046 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 21,046 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,858 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front & rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,547 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 18,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 18,318 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,631 miles

rear exhaust corroded at hangers

Pass 5 Dec 2013 16,776 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 15,295 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 15,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 13,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,875 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,705 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 9,259 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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SO55 XBT is a 2005 Toyota Aygo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SO55 XBT, 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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SO55 XBT is a 2005 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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