What are the common problems with the 15+ year old Toyota Aygo?

The top failure areas for the 15+-year-old Toyota Aygo are: Lamps & Electrics (13.8% risk), Suspension (9.4% risk), Brakes (9.1% risk).

Toyota Aygo MOT Failure Rate — 15+ Years Old

Q: Is a 15+ year old Toyota Aygo reliable?

Based on 44,075 MOT tests, 15+-year-old Toyota Aygo has a 47.5% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

47.5%

MOT failure rate for 15+-year-old Toyota Aygo vehicles

Based on 44,075 MOT tests

19.5pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 47.5% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (15+ Years)

Which parts of a 15+-year-old Toyota Aygo are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 13.8%

Suspension 9.4%

Brakes 9.1%

Body & Chassis 5.3%

Tyres 4.0%

Visibility 3.1%

Steering 0.5%

How Does This Compare?

Toyota Aygo MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	7.4%	60,896	Tyres
3-5 years	11.2%	236,709	Tyres
6-10 years	20.1%	351,193	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	37.3%	229,721	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	47.5%	44,075	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 15+ year old Toyota Aygo reliable?

15+-year-old Toyota Aygo vehicles have a 47.5% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking lamps & electrics.

What are the common MOT failures on a 15+ year old Toyota Aygo?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 13.8% failure risk
Suspension — 9.4% failure risk
Brakes — 9.1% failure risk

How can I prepare my Toyota Aygo for its MOT?

For a 15+-year-old Toyota Aygo, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 15+-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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