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Toyota Aygo reliability: what the MOT shows

269,017 Aygos had an MOT in 2025. 75.8% passed first time, against 75.7% for other cars of the same age and mileage. Those registered from 2022 onwards pass more often than other cars their age.

75.8%passed first time

+0.1points against cars of the same age and mileage

1.4×as many brake failures as comparable cars

Report card

Toyota Aygo MOT results by registration year

Each dot compares how often Aygos of that year failed on one area of the test with cars of the same age and mileage.

Much betterBetterAbout the sameWorseMuch worse

Year	Passed first time	Against same age and mileage	MOTs
2005	48.5%	−9.4	1,193
2006	51.2%	−6.6	6,624
2007	52.9%	−5.9	8,289
2008	53.5%	−5.7	10,355
2009	58.5%	−2.3	12,045
2010	59.3%	−2.8	11,303
2011	60.7%	−3.8	12,537
2012	63.7%	−2.9	14,571
2013	68.1%	−1.1	15,053
2014	73.8%	+1.7	19,282
2015	80.1%	+4.7	23,121
2016	82.3%	+3.9	22,094
2017	84.1%	+2.7	21,391
2018	85.5%	+1.6	21,899
2019	86.0%	−0.1	22,082
2020	86.9%	−1.2	16,538
2021	89.5%	+0.2	17,027
2022	94.1%	+3.8	13,613

Much worse: failed on that area at least 1.5 times as often. Worse: 1.15 to 1.5 times. Better: up to 0.87 times. Much better: two-thirds as often or less. Gaps under half a percentage point count as about the same. Registration year is the year the car was first used.

Toyota Aygo years to avoid, going by the MOT

Well behind2005 to 2008−5.7 to −9.4 ptsMost common failure in every one of these years: position lamp (not working). 26,461 MOTs.

Behind2009 to 2012−2.3 to −3.8 ptsMost common failure in every one of these years: position lamp (not working). 50,456 MOTs.

Level2013−1.1 ptsMost common failure: position lamp (not working). 15,053 MOTs.

Ahead2014 to 2018+1.6 to +4.7 ptsMost common failure in every one of these years: wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively). 107,787 MOTs.

Level2019 to 2021+0.2 to −1.2 ptsMost common failure in every one of these years: wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively). 55,647 MOTs.

Ahead2022+3.8 ptsMost common failure: condition (has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords). 13,613 MOTs.

Well behind: 5 or more points below cars of the same age and mileage. Behind: 1.5 to 5 points below. Level: within 1.5 points. Ahead: 1.5 or more points above.

What fails

Toyota Aygo common faults at the MOT

7.2% of Aygo MOTs failed on brakes, against 5.0% for cars of the same age and mileage, and 10.0% on lights and electrics, against 8.7%.

Most common failures

Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%Cars of the same age and mileage: 1.9%

Position lamp: not working2.5%Cars of the same age and mileage: 1.9%

Stop lamp: not working1.9%Cars of the same age and mileage: 1.6%

Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%Cars of the same age and mileage: 0.5%

Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%Cars of the same age and mileage: 1.7%

Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6%Cars of the same age and mileage: 0.9%

Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.6%Cars of the same age and mileage: 0.3%

Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%Cars of the same age and mileage: 1.5%

AygoSame age and mileage

Fails more often than other cars

Switch: inoperative12.6×0.52% of Aygo MOTs (1,405) against 0.04% for cars of the same age and mileage

Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.0×0.71% of Aygo MOTs (1,907) against 0.06% for cars of the same age and mileage

Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1×1.58% of Aygo MOTs (4,258) against 0.31% for cars of the same age and mileage

Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.6×0.32% of Aygo MOTs (854) against 0.07% for cars of the same age and mileage

Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.8×0.37% of Aygo MOTs (987) against 0.10% for cars of the same age and mileage

Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7×0.50% of Aygo MOTs (1,333) against 0.14% for cars of the same age and mileage

Mileage

The gap opens after 90,000 miles

Up to 90,000 miles, Aygos pass as often as cars of the same age and mileage. Behind from there: 90–120,000 miles 4.0 points, 120,000+ miles 7.8 points.

Aygo, first-time pass rateCars of the same age and mileage

Against rivals

Aygo against other city cars

Cars registered 2014 to 2021, each against cars of the same age and mileage. The Aygo ranks 1 of 5.

Model	MOTs	Passed first time	Same age and mileage	Gap (pts)
1. Toyota Aygo	163,434	83.4%	81.5%	+1.8
2. VW up!	93,028	81.0%	79.5%	+1.4
3. Hyundai i10	144,670	79.1%	80.8%	−1.7
4. Kia Picanto	107,422	79.4%	82.2%	−2.7
5. Fiat 500	212,496	71.9%	79.7%	−7.8

Check these before you buy a used Aygo

What testers most often noted as advisories on Aygos in 2025: wear that passed but was close to failing. Figures in brackets are for cars of the same age and mileage.

Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing15% (11%)
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge12% (14%)
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened10% (8%)
Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement8% (0%)
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material7% (3%)
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement5% (5%)
Brake pads: wearing thin5% (7%)
Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened4% (2%)

Questions about Aygo reliability

Is the Toyota Aygo reliable?

At the MOT, 75.8% of 269,017 Aygo MOTs in 2025 passed first time, against 75.7% for cars of the same age and mileage. 2005 to 2008: well behind (−5.7 to −9.4 points). 2009 to 2012: behind (−2.3 to −3.8 points). 2013: level (−1.1 points). 2014 to 2018: ahead (+1.6 to +4.7 points). 2019 to 2021: level (+0.2 to −1.2 points). 2022: ahead (+3.8 points).

Which Toyota Aygo years should I avoid?

Going by 2025 MOT results, 2005 to 2008 and 2009 to 2012. Those cars passed first time −5.7 to −9.4 and −2.3 to −3.8 points against comparable cars.

What is the most common MOT failure on a Aygo?

Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively: 2.5% of Aygo MOTs, against 1.9% for cars of the same age and mileage.

Is the Aygo more reliable than the Fiat 500?

For cars registered 2014 to 2021, the Fiat 500 passed 71.9% first time, −7.8 points against comparable cars. The Aygo passed 83.4%, +1.8 points.

How we measure

Data. Every car MOT in Great Britain in 2025 (31,475,521 first tests on cars first used 2005 to 2022), from DVSA's anonymised MOT test data. Retests are left out.

Passed first time. A car passed if its first test that year ended in a pass. Cars that failed and were fixed within the hour count as fails, as DVSA counts them.

Same age and mileage. We group every car by the year it was first used and its mileage (under 30k, 30–60k, 60–90k, 90–120k, over 120k). The comparison figure is what those groups scored, weighted to match the Aygo's mix of ages and mileages.

Model. Every car DVSA records as a Toyota Aygo: 22 recorded model names, from "AYGO" to trims such as "AYGO X EDGE VVT-I".

The full method, including how each report-card dot and year group is decided.