2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

9,035 MOT tests in 2024. 53.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.3%
Failed or needed repairs46.7%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,035 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    462 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.3%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.9%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.3%
  2. Brakes25.2%
  3. Suspension22.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.8%
  5. Body & chassis10.5%
  6. Tyres8.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%

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 2007 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 53.3% of 2007 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,035 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 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).