2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

14,467 MOT tests in 2024. 65.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time65.2%
Failed or needed repairs34.8%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,467 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    524 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  8. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative1.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    291 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.2%
  2. Brakes14.4%
  3. Suspension8.4%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  6. Body & chassis4.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2012 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 65.2% of 2012 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,467 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Toyota Aygo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Toyota Aygo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).