Ford Ka vs Toyota Aygo
On MOT-testable defects the Toyota Aygo comes out ahead: 15.3% of its tests record a failure against 21.6% for the Ford Ka, a 6.3-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Ka records failures noticeably more often.
21.6%
Ka fail rate
15.3%
Aygo fail rate
6.3pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Ka | Toyota Aygo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,161,860 | 1,428,093 |
| Pass rate | 78.4% | 84.7% |
| Fail rate | 21.6% | 15.3% |
Where they differ
| Category | Ka | Aygo |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.9% | 4.0% |
| Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| Visibility | 4.6% | 3.7% |
| Brakes | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 4.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.