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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Aygo. Check any Aygo by registration number below.

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76.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.0%

vs Toyota Avg

19

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Aygo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Aygo has an average MOT pass rate of 76.5%, which is 7.0 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Aygo on the road.

The most common reasons a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT are 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Aygo for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Aygo is around 28,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Aygo, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Toyota Aygo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Aygo performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 478 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

3.0%

Mileage at 3yr

28k mi

2021

Based on 24,723 vehicles

94.9%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

5.1%

Mileage at 3yr

27k mi

2020

Based on 39,705 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

6.4%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

2019

Based on 53,414 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

8.3%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

2018

Based on 52,525 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

9.8%

Mileage at 5yr

43k mi

2017

Based on 50,839 vehicles

89.2%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

11.5%

Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

2016

Based on 52,380 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

11.8%

2015

Based on 54,672 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

14.5%

Mileage at 10yr

91k mi

2014

Based on 45,649 vehicles

82.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

18.5%

Mileage at 10yr

90k mi

2013

Based on 35,700 vehicles

78.9%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

21.4%

Mileage at 10yr

91k mi

2012

Based on 34,956 vehicles

75.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

25.2%

Mileage at 10yr

98k mi

2011

Based on 30,317 vehicles

72.9%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

26.3%

2010

Based on 28,153 vehicles

69.9%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

27.9%

2009

Based on 29,867 vehicles

67.8%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

29.4%

2008

Based on 27,665 vehicles

62.6%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

32.3%

2007

Based on 23,067 vehicles

63.2%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

31.9%

2006

Based on 19,416 vehicles

62.3%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

31.0%

2005–2022

Based on 45,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

16k mi

Mileage at 5yr

28k mi

Mileage at 10yr

55k mi

0

Based on 290,376 vehicles

84.3%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Aygo

The most common reasons a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

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

3.9%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.0%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.5%
4

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

2.3%
5

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

1.9%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

1.0%

Front

0.8%

Front Nearside

0.8%

Typical Mileage — Toyota Aygo

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2005–2022 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Aygo.

At 3 Years

16,000

miles

At 5 Years

28,000

miles

At 10 Years

55,000

miles

Toyota Aygo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Aygo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Aygo?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Aygo is 76.5% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Aygo?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Aygo are: 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 (3.9%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.0%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Aygo reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 76.5%, the Toyota Aygo is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Aygo?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Aygo?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Aygo: 28,270 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Aygo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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