Toyota Aygo
From 270,900 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Aygos fare better: 2022 models pass at 94.1% vs 60.4% for 2005.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 5,845 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5,845 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 5,561 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5,356 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5,028 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4,848 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4,438 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,585 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 3,056 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3,036 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,811 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50.3% of Aygo failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £113.
The warranty question
A new Aygo passes its MOT 90.8% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 85.6%, a 5.2 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 75.3%. With an average repair bill of £113 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Aygo that's past its third birthday.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 78.9% while Diesel versions pass at 60.1%, a 19 percentage point gap.
Toyota Aygo on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 14,150 newly registered in the past year with 4,298 leaving, a net gain of 9,852. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 300,136 | 5,958 | +4,560 | -1,581 | +2,979 |
| 2025 Q2 | 297,378 | 5,737 | +2,829 | -1,089 | +1,740 |
| 2025 Q1 | 295,825 | 5,550 | +3,762 | -1,096 | +2,666 |
| 2024 Q4 | 293,617 | 5,092 | +2,999 | -532 | +2,467 |
| 2024 Q3 | 291,688 | 4,554 | +4,367 | -1,440 | +2,927 |
| 2024 Q2 | 288,986 | 4,329 | +3,572 | -1,225 | +2,347 |
| 2024 Q1 | 286,645 | 4,323 | +3,299 | -844 | +2,455 |
| 2023 Q4 | 284,398 | 4,115 | +4,538 | -592 | +3,946 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aygo X-Play Vvt-I | Petrol | 42,684 | 20% |
| Aygo X Edge Vvt-I | Petrol | 19,334 | 9% |
| Aygo Blue Vvt-I | Petrol | 15,770 | 8% |
| Aygo X-Pression Vvt-I | Petrol | 11,269 | 5% |
| Aygo X Pure Vvt-I | Petrol | 10,856 | 5% |
| Aygo X-Trend Vvt-I | Petrol | 10,798 | 5% |
| Aygo X-Press Vvt-I | Petrol | 9,310 | 4% |
| Aygo X Edge Vvt-I Auto | Petrol | 9,299 | 4% |
| Aygo X-Trend Tss Vvt-I | Petrol | 9,169 | 4% |
| Aygo X-Play Vvt-I Cvt | Petrol | 8,568 | 4% |
| Aygo Go Vvt-I | Petrol | 7,378 | 4% |
| Aygo X-Play Tss Vvt-I | Petrol | 7,275 | 3% |
| Aygo Vvt-I Fire Ac | Petrol | 7,122 | 3% |
| Aygo+ Vvt-I | Petrol | 6,586 | 3% |
| Aygo Platinum Vvt-I | Petrol | 6,567 | 3% |
| Aygo Vvt-I Ice | Petrol | 6,205 | 3% |
| Aygo Black Vvt-I | Petrol | 5,830 | 3% |
| Aygo X Vvt-I | Petrol | 5,443 | 3% |
| Aygo X Pure Vvt-I Auto | Petrol | 5,358 | 3% |
| Aygo X-Cite Vvt-I | Petrol | 4,814 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 92.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 88.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
14 earlier years
| 2018 | 87.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2017 | 86.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 85.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 83.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 78.5% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 75.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2012 | 72.2% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2011 | 71.3% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 68.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2009 | 68.1% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2008 | 64.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2007 | 64.2% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2006 | 63.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2005 | 60.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Aygos tested had between 61,429 and 105,499 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 87,002 median miles, the Aygo has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
| Toyota Hilux | 75% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Aygo has a 78.9% MOT pass rate based on 270,900 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Aygo?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Aygo is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 5,845 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
How many Toyota Aygos are on UK roads?
There are 300,136 Toyota Aygos currently licensed on UK roads, with 5,958 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Aygo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Aygo is 87,002 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 61,429 and 105,499 miles.
Buying a used Aygo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £113 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.