2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

20,894 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,894 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    437 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    393 marked dangerous
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    178 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    164 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    209 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.9%
  2. Brakes5.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  4. Lights & electrics3.8%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  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 structure18.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%

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 2017 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2017 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,894 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 tyres.

Is the 2017 Toyota Aygo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).