2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

21,471 MOT tests in 2024. 85.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time85.3%
Failed or needed repairs14.7%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,471 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    395 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    426 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    212 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    256 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working0.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  3. Brakes4.5%
  4. Lights & electrics3.9%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  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 structure20.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%

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 2018 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 85.3% of 2018 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,471 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Toyota Aygo?

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

Is the 2018 Toyota Aygo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).