2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · SO12 XET
2012 Toyota Aygo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 65,734 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AYGO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 XET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 65,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 XET 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 2012 Toyota Aygo (SO12 XET) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 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: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal intermittently goes to the floor (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SO12 XET Mileage History
- 04/07/202461,052 mi
- 04/07/202461,052 mi
- 16/07/202561,917 mi+865 mi
- 06/08/202561,925 mi+8 mi
- 05/08/202665,734 mi+3,809 mi
Average of roughly 2,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Aygo Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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