2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · YY12 GNN
2012 Toyota Aygo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 131,966 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AYGO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YY12 GNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 131,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YY12 GNN 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 (YY12 GNN) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
YY12 GNN Mileage History
- 27/07/202298,136 mi
- 27/07/202298,136 mi
- 28/07/2023117,926 mi+19,790 mi
- 09/04/2025131,942 mi+14,016 mi
- 29/05/2026131,966 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 8,813 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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