2009 Toyota Aygo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 82,276 MOT tests analysed for the 2009 Toyota Aygo, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 75.7% was above the average for city cars of a similar age (74.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 31.4% in the 150k+ group versus 14.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 11,463 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.5% | 10,267 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.0% | 6,554 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.9% | 4,038 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 3,527 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.9% | 3,191 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 7,633 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 4,396 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 4,203 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 3,503 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 2,801 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 2,646 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 35.1% | 28,908 |
| 2 | Suspension | 29.0% | 23,860 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.7% | 21,977 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 9,367 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.0% | 8,249 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.0% | 7,422 |
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 | 6,089 | 14.1% |
| 30-60k | 22,876 | 20.3% |
| 60-90k | 29,729 | 25.2% |
| 90-120k | 16,928 | 29.0% |
| 120-150k | 5,227 | 30.6% |
| 150k+ | 1,413 | 31.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,918 | 22.2% |
| 2022 | 16,868 | 23.1% |
| 2023 | 16,745 | 24.4% |
| 2024 | 16,301 | 25.8% |
| 2025 | 15,444 | 26.1% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Aygo
Before buying a 2009 Toyota Aygo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 13.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.5% 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.
- Suspension (8.0% 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.
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 2009 Toyota Aygos pass their MOT?
75.7% of the 82,276 2009 Toyota Aygo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Toyota Aygo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by brakes (12.5%).
Does the 2009 Aygo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.1% in the 0-30k band to 31.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 82,276 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.