2013 Toyota Aygo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Toyota Aygo passed 83.3% of its 90,486 recorded MOT tests. Against city cars of a similar age (19.2% fail rate), the 2013 Aygo comes out 2.4pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.7% of tests against 5.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and position lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 4,105 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 23.5% once past 150k — 2.2× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 10,594 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.3% | 4,823 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.7% | 4,251 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 3,281 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.1% | 2,838 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 1,928 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 4,105 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2,596 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 2,269 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 2,145 |
| 5 | Wipers | 2,107 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 2,082 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.0% | 23,532 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.1% | 21,765 |
| 3 | Suspension | 19.6% | 17,741 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 5,652 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 5,452 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.5% | 4,969 |
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 | 12,080 | 10.9% |
| 30-60k | 40,640 | 14.6% |
| 60-90k | 28,245 | 19.7% |
| 90-120k | 7,819 | 23.9% |
| 120-150k | 1,435 | 26.0% |
| 150k+ | 264 | 23.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,775 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | 17,927 | 14.8% |
| 2023 | 18,183 | 16.8% |
| 2024 | 18,288 | 18.3% |
| 2025 | 18,313 | 19.6% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Aygo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.3% 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.
- Tyres (4.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2013 Toyota Aygos pass their MOT?
83.3% of the 90,486 2013 Toyota Aygo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Toyota Aygo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.7% of tests, followed by brakes (5.3%).
Does the 2013 Aygo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.9% in the 0-30k band to 23.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 90,486 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.