2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,384 MOT tests in 2024. 49.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.1%
Failed or needed repairs50.9%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,384 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working8.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    91 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.6%
  9. Headlamp: lens seriously defective3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics49.1%
  2. Brakes25.3%
  3. Suspension24.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.0%
  5. Body & chassis11.6%
  6. Tyres8.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 49.1% of 2005 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,384 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota Aygo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Toyota Aygo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).