2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

14,781 MOT tests in 2024. 70.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time70.5%
Failed or needed repairs29.5%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,781 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    504 marked dangerous
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  4. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative1.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    245 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.4%
  2. Brakes10.6%
  3. Tyres6.3%
  4. Suspension5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2013 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 70.5% of 2013 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,781 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Aygo?

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

Is the 2013 Toyota Aygo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).