2016 Toyota Aygo — MOT failures & pass rate
122,465 MOT tests on the 2016 Toyota Aygo are in this dataset, and 90.1% of them passed. City cars of a similar age fail 13.7% of the time, so this is 3.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.4%) and brakes (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 3,059 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.8% in the 0-30k band and 22.3% in the 150k+ band, a 15.5-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 5,428 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.2% | 5,129 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.7% | 4,488 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 3,425 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 1,582 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 505 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,059 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2,374 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 2,031 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,982 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 1,818 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 1,374 |
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 | 26.1% | 31,981 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.6% | 22,745 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.0% | 13,517 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.2% | 6,326 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 3,559 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.0% | 2,476 |
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 | 44,594 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 58,480 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 16,039 | 15.3% |
| 90-120k | 2,716 | 19.4% |
| 120-150k | 473 | 22.8% |
| 150k+ | 157 | 22.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,059 | 7.6% |
| 2022 | 24,445 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | 24,526 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | 24,576 | 11.0% |
| 2025 | 24,859 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Aygo
On a 2016 Aygo, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.4% 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.
- Brakes (4.2% 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.
- Visibility (3.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2016 Toyota Aygos pass their MOT?
90.1% of the 122,465 2016 Toyota Aygo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Toyota Aygo?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by brakes (4.2%).
Does the 2016 Aygo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 22.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 122,465 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.