2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

21,562 MOT tests in 2024. 83.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.7%
Failed or needed repairs16.3%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,562 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    447 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    369 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    270 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    193 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.7%
  2. Tyres5.8%
  3. Lights & electrics4.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Suspension2.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2016 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 83.7% of 2016 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,562 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota Aygo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Toyota Aygo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).