Toyota Aygo common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Toyota Aygo at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 248,784 UK MOT tests of the Toyota Aygo in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is linkage pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 9.2% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km), 92× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: switch (inoperative) (23×); shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (5.8×); service brake performance (excessively binding) (5.5×). The most common reasons a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); service brake performance (excessively binding).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Toyota Aygo
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Toyota Aygo than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 9.2% | 0.1% | 92× | 1,904 |
| Switch: inoperative | MOT fail | 2011–2013 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 4.6% | 0.2% | 23× | 1,523 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.8× | 4,304 |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding | MOT fail | 2008–2010 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6.1% | 1.1% | 5.5× | 4,034 |
| Wheels (condition): slightly distorted | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.9% | 0.7% | 5.6× | 1,895 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 18% | 3.8% | 4.8× | 6,213 |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively | Advisory | 2014–2016 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.9× | 3,132 |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | MOT fail | 2004–2006 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 7.4% | 1.9% | 3.9× | 2,098 |
Toyota Aygo by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 32,073 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (7%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (7%, 2.3×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 23,270 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12%) | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (3%, 2.7×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4,881 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12%, 2×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 765 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22%) | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (3.7%, 37×) |
Toyota Aygo by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,603 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (12×) |
| 2006 | 8,523 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (14×) |
| 2007 | 10,050 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (17×) |
| 2008 | 12,020 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (19×) |
| 2009 | 13,087 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (21×) |
| 2010 | 12,083 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (25×) |
| 2011 | 12,981 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (35×) |
| 2012 | 14,998 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (35×) |
| 2013 | 15,288 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (53×) |
| 2014 | 19,413 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (50×) |
| 2015 | 23,116 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (48×) |
| 2016 | 22,214 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (92×) |
| 2017 | 21,458 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (76×) |
| 2018 | 22,108 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (65×) |
| 2019 | 22,233 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (37×) |
| 2020 | 16,886 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (4.5×) |
| 2021 | 700 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (5.8×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Toyota Aygo?
In 248,784 UK MOT tests of the Toyota Aygo in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is linkage pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 9.2% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km), 92× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: switch (inoperative) (23×); shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (5.8×); service brake performance (excessively binding) (5.5×). The most common reasons a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); service brake performance (excessively binding).
Why do Toyota Aygos fail the MOT?
Across 248,784 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Toyota Aygo were position lamp (not working) (8.5% of tests); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2.9% of tests); service brake performance (excessively binding) (5.6% of tests).
At what mileage do Toyota Aygo problems start?
The clearest Toyota Aygo-specific issue, linkage pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement), peaks against other cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) on 2015–2017 cars (9.2% of tests vs 0.1% for all cars that age).
Where does this Toyota Aygo data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 248,784 tests of the Toyota Aygo. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.