2007 Toyota Aygo — MOT failures & pass rate
64,184 MOT tests on the 2007 Toyota Aygo are in this dataset, and 72.8% of them passed. City cars of a similar age fail at 28.1%, so the 2007 Aygo sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 16.9% of all tests — 5.5 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, headlamp aim and position lamp — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 4,423 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 15.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 31.0% once past 150k — 2.1× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.2pp more often than petrol ones (29.4% vs 27.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 38.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 10,838 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.3% | 7,288 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.2% | 7,207 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.2% | 4,000 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.1% | 3,934 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.5% | 3,516 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 4,423 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 4,380 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 4,257 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 4,248 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 3,379 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 2,671 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 38.1% | 24,485 |
| 2 | Brakes | 34.7% | 22,269 |
| 3 | Tyres | 28.0% | 17,992 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.7% | 10,685 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.7% | 8,808 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.5% | 6,094 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,309 | 15.0% |
| 30-60k | 11,981 | 21.0% |
| 60-90k | 22,993 | 27.0% |
| 90-120k | 18,410 | 30.5% |
| 120-150k | 6,689 | 32.8% |
| 150k+ | 1,781 | 31.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 63,508 | 27.1% |
| Diesel | 671 | 29.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,238 | 25.3% |
| 2022 | 13,719 | 25.9% |
| 2023 | 13,130 | 27.4% |
| 2024 | 12,230 | 29.0% |
| 2025 | 10,867 | 28.9% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Aygo
On a 2007 Aygo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (11.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Toyota Aygos pass their MOT?
72.8% of the 64,184 2007 Toyota Aygo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Toyota Aygo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.9% of tests, followed by suspension (11.3%).
Does the 2007 Aygo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.0% in the 0-30k band to 31.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 64,184 MOT tests. 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.