2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

7,498 MOT tests in 2024. 52.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time52.6%
Failed or needed repairs47.4%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,498 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.6%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.6%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    420 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.2%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  10. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.3%
  2. Brakes24.9%
  3. Suspension22.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.2%
  5. Body & chassis12.5%
  6. Tyres8.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.8%

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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2006 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 52.6% of 2006 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,498 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota Aygo?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Toyota Aygo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).