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2016 Toyota Aygo X-Play VVT-I 1.0L Petrol · GHZ 5151

GHZ 5151

2016 Toyota Aygo X-Play VVT-I (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 41,157 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA AYGO X-PLAY VVT-I
Year / Origin
2016 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Jan 2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (14 May 2026)
Recorded Mileage
41,157 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 14 May 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle exhibits a stable roadworthiness trend, with no defects recorded in its last five MOT tests, including the most recent 2026-01-13 assessment at 41,157 miles. All prior tests from 2020 to 2024 also passed without issues, indicating consistent maintenance and absence of critical mechanical or structural failures. This suggests the vehicle has been well-kept, with no emerging concerns in braking, suspension, or emissions. The mileage of 41,157 miles over 10 years equates to approximately 4,116 miles annually, which is below average for the model’s age. This low usage could imply infrequent operation or extended periods of inactivity, potentially affecting components like the battery, fluids, and rubber seals. However, the absence of corrosion, suspension wear, or engine-related advisories in the MOT history mitigates immediate risks. Notably, the 2020 test at 34,428 miles showed no defects, confirming a clean record across a 6-year span. A buyer should verify the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components, as these are common wear points in older vehicles. While no issues were flagged in the MOTs, low mileage may mask hidden deterioration in static parts. Inspect the exhaust system for rust, check brake discs for warping, and confirm the battery’s age and charge capacity. The lack of advisories on tyres, wipers, or emissions suggests routine checks were prioritized, but physical inspection remains essential to confirm the vehicle’s overall mechanical integrity.
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GHZ 5151 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
  • 41,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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GHZ 5151 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Jul 2026, 10:58
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Toyota Aygo X-Play Vvt-I (GHZ 5151) between August 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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GHZ 5151 Mileage History

  1. 18/08/202237,484 mi
  2. 09/10/202338,893 mi+1,409 mi
  3. 12/12/202440,265 mi+1,372 mi
  4. 13/01/202641,157 mi+892 mi

Average of roughly 1,078 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
93
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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Buying Score
88/100
Risk Level
Low
Low
Est. Annual Cost
£800-£1,000
Mileage
At 41,157 miles for a January 2016 regis...

Our Verdict

This is a strongly recommended used buy for a budget-conscious motorist, thanks to a clean MOT record and very low annual mileage. The 2016 Toyota Aygo X-Play VVT-I (GHZ5151) shows no advisory or failure history across five recorded tests.

Given the spotless MOT record for GHZ5151, your main negotiation leverage should be the low but slowly increasing mileage and the car's age rather than any known faults. Confirm a full service history with stamps or invoices, as the MOT only covers safety and emissions, not wear items like the timing chain or coolant changes on this 1.0 VVT-i unit. As a 2016 city car, check for light kerb damage to alloys and interior wear consistent with urban use, though the low mileage suggests gentle ownership.

The 998cc three-cylinder petrol engine in this Aygo is well known for excellent fuel economy, typically returning over 55 mpg in mixed driving, keeping weekly fuel spend modest. As a sub-1.2 litre petrol registered before April 2017, it falls in a low VED band (usually £20 per year) and sits in a low insurance group, making it cheap to tax and insure. Routine maintenance such as oil, filters and brakes is inexpensive due to simple mechanicals, and we estimate total annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance and servicing at roughly £800-£1,000.

The MOT history shows no failures or advisories of any type across 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and January 2026, so there are no specific test-failure patterns to investigate on this vehicle. Nonetheless, physically inspect the blue bodywork for parking scrapes and check tyre condition despite no MOT advisories, as the car may have sat unused between the 2022 and 2023 tests given the 14-month gap. Verify the 41,157-mile odometer reading matches the January 2026 MOT certificate and service records to confirm consistency with the low annual mileage.

The blue 998cc petrol Aygo X-Play first registered in January 2016 has covered just 41,157 miles over roughly ten and a half years, averaging under 4,000 miles per year. MOT history from 2020 to 2026 shows five consecutive passes with no defects or advisories recorded at any point. Without model aggregate data we cannot benchmark reliability statistically, but the individual history for this registration is exemplary.

No aggregate MOT data is available for the Toyota Aygo X-Play VVT-I, so reliability cannot be benchmarked against the wider model population from the provided information.

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