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YC56 AAJ

2006 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

123,165 mi
Last recorded123,165 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Aygo60,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 AAJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 123,165 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 123,165 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 119,103 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 118,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 77,743 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 77,738 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 76,154 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 76,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,912 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 73,908 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,896 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 69,893 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,436 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 68,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,055 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken but the exhaust system is still adequately supported

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 64,056 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front exhaust mount broken but the exhaust system is still adequately supported

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged on the inside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,925 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs are rusty/deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2015 46,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs are rusty/deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,850 miles

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

slight surface rust on brake discs

Fail 15 Aug 2013 28,850 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight surface rust on brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,758 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,150 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 31,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,077 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 21,935 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YC56 AAJ is a 2006 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YC56 AAJ, 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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YC56 AAJ is a 2006 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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