2005 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · EF55 UDV
2005 Toyota Aygo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 94,946 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AYGO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
EF55 UDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 94,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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EF55 UDV Mileage History
- 10/05/202383,560 mi
- 15/05/202487,877 mi+4,317 mi
- 15/05/202487,877 mi
- 29/04/202594,946 mi+7,069 mi
- 29/04/202594,946 mi
Average of roughly 5,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF55 UDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Aygo (EF55 UDV) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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Our Verdict
Approach with caution and budget for front suspension and lighting repairs before purchase. This 2005 Toyota Aygo has covered nearly 95,000 miles and shows repeated minor MOT failures concentrated on suspension and lighting items.
Before buying EF55UDV, ask for evidence that the April 2025 failures were properly fixed — the Offside Front position lamp and Nearside registration plate lamp must be working, and the n/s front lower arm rear bush and shock/top mount noise should have been inspected or replaced. In 2024 the car failed on an inoperative indicator switch, illegible rear plate, dead reg plate lamp and poor wiper clearing, so check the indicator stalk, wiper blades and plate legibility are all now correct. Given the age, a full service history is important; without it, budget for suspension bush and lighting maintenance on this 2005 Aygo.
The 998cc petrol Aygo is well known for low fuel consumption, typically returning 50-60 mpg in real-world use, which keeps weekly fuel costs modest for a city or commuter car. As a 2005 sub-1.0 litre petrol, it should fall into a low VED band (likely £20-£35 per year) and a low insurance group, making annual fixed costs cheap. Routine maintenance is inexpensive, but the MOT history suggests occasional suspension and bulb replacements; estimated annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance and maintenance is around £900-£1,100.
Inspect the near-side front suspension closely: the 2025 MOT noted noise on the n/s front shock/top mount and a splitting n/s front lower arm rear bush, and the 2023 test flagged an o/s front top mount noisy and slight play in the o/s front lower ball joint. Check all exterior lamps operate — the 2025 failure included an Offside Front position lamp not working and Nearside reg plate lamp inoperative, while 2024 had a single reg lamp dead and an inoperative indicator switch. Verify the windscreen wipers clear effectively (failed in 2024) and that the rear number plate is fully legible, as poor plates were noted in both 2023 and 2024.
This grey 998cc petrol Toyota Aygo was first registered in December 2005 and has recorded 94,946 miles at its most recent April 2025 MOT. The MOT history shows a pattern of minor but recurring failures, including suspension bush and shock noise, number plate lamp faults, and wiper issues. The car is now 20 years old, and while it passed in 2025 after a same-day retest, several advisories from prior years remain relevant to its condition.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Toyota Aygo, so assessment is limited to this vehicle's own history.
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