2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

16,679 MOT tests in 2024. 91.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.5%
Failed or needed repairs8.5%
Typical mileage at test15,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,679 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    192 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    159 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    184 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working0.5%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.4%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.1%
  2. Lights & electrics2.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  4. Brakes2.1%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Wheels0.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%

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 2021 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 91.5% of 2021 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,679 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Toyota Aygo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).