Toyota Aygo: what fails at MOT
290,000 MOT tests on the Toyota Aygo in 2024, counted. 24.1% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
24.1% of Toyota Aygo tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 25.3%, so the Aygo is about average for its age.
It fails most often on lights and electrics (7.3% of tests), brakes (5.6% of tests) and tyres (4% of tests). It fails on brakes more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,500 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 14,900 9,300 to 21,900 |
| 2020 | 18,809 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 18,700 12,200 to 27,200 |
| 2019 | 25,073 | 12.4% | 13.4% | 24,000 15,800 to 34,500 |
| 2018 | 24,692 | 14.1% | 15.6% | 29,700 20,000 to 41,400 |
| 2017 | 23,247 | 15.0% | 18.2% | 35,700 24,800 to 49,400 |
| 2016 | 24,070 | 16.1% | 21.3% | 41,800 29,000 to 56,800 |
| 2015 | 24,937 | 18.5% | 24.4% | 47,400 33,300 to 63,800 |
| 2014 | 20,603 | 24.7% | 27.7% | 54,000 38,600 to 71,200 |
| 2013 | 16,404 | 29.6% | 30.6% | 59,000 42,700 to 76,600 |
| 2012 | 16,191 | 34.6% | 33.4% | 65,300 47,900 to 84,500 |
| 2011 | 14,040 | 35.9% | 36.1% | 70,200 51,400 to 89,600 |
| 2010 | 13,193 | 38.8% | 38.6% | 74,300 54,200 to 95,600 |
| 2009 | 13,859 | 41.2% | 39.8% | 75,300 54,400 to 98,100 |
| 2008 | 12,960 | 46.3% | 41.5% | 81,800 61,500 to 104,200 |
| 2007 | 10,987 | 46.7% | 41.5% | 86,900 64,800 to 109,700 |
| 2006 | 9,329 | 47.2% | 42.4% | 92,200 70,500 to 115,100 |
| 2005 | 1,699 | 50.9% | 42.2% | 94,300 73,200 to 116,000 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Toyota Aygo tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Aygo | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Brakes More than most | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| Tyres | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Suspension Less than most | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| Body and structure | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.6% | 0.6% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre2.4%
- Headlamp aim2.3%
- Footbrake2.3%
- Side light1.9%
- Wipers1.9%
- Tyre tread1.6%
- Brake light1.4%
- Headlamp1.4%
- Corrosion near suspension mountings1.1%
- Brake pads1.1%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Footbrake: excessively binding2.0%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
- Side light: not working1.8%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
- Brake light: not working1.3%
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.1%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
- Corrosion near suspension mountings: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.1%
- Brake test: efficiency below requirements0.8%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge10.5%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing10.1%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened7.6%
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material5.1%
- Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement4.8%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement4.3%
- Brake pads: wearing thin3.8%
- Footbrake: binding but not excessively2.4%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
Check a Toyota Aygo's own MOT record
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.