2010 Toyota Aygo — MOT failures & pass rate
75,082 MOT tests on the 2010 Toyota Aygo are in this dataset, and 77.5% of them passed. City cars of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 1.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (12.4%) and brakes (10.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, headlamp aim and position lamp — service brake performance alone was recorded 4,951 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 15.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 31.0% once past 150k — 2.1× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 33.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 19.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 9,280 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.4% | 7,809 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.0% | 5,227 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.9% | 3,678 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.1% | 3,045 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 2,898 |
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 | 4,951 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 3,744 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 3,369 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 2,985 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 2,391 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 2,378 |
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 | 33.5% | 25,118 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.2% | 20,431 |
| 3 | Suspension | 26.1% | 19,613 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 10,842 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.0% | 6,756 |
| 6 | Other defects | 8.6% | 6,493 |
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 | 5,563 | 15.1% |
| 30-60k | 22,114 | 18.5% |
| 60-90k | 27,947 | 23.4% |
| 90-120k | 14,622 | 27.3% |
| 120-150k | 3,747 | 29.9% |
| 150k+ | 1,077 | 31.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,085 | 19.2% |
| 2022 | 15,163 | 20.6% |
| 2023 | 15,204 | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 15,116 | 24.8% |
| 2025 | 14,514 | 25.8% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Aygo
On a 2010 Aygo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.4% 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 (7.0% 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 2010 Toyota Aygos pass their MOT?
77.5% of the 75,082 2010 Toyota Aygo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Toyota Aygo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.4% of tests, followed by brakes (10.4%).
Does the 2010 Aygo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.1% in the 0-30k band to 31.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 75,082 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.