2019 Toyota Aygo — MOT failures & pass rate
96,335 MOT tests on the 2019 Toyota Aygo are in this dataset, and 93.2% of them passed. City cars of a similar age fail 8.6% of the time, so this is 1.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and visibility (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 1,944 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 11.8% once past 150k — 2.3× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 8.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 3,388 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 2,891 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 2,744 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 2,073 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 554 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 123 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,944 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,416 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,330 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 1,264 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,140 |
| 6 | Washers | 886 |
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 | 20.0% | 19,261 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.4% | 12,889 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.1% | 5,888 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 4,388 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 2,418 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.4% | 1,368 |
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 | 68,470 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 24,971 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 2,411 | 15.1% |
| 90-120k | 350 | 19.7% |
| 120-150k | 80 | 13.8% |
| 150k+ | 51 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,492 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 23,846 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 23,533 | 5.8% |
| 2024 | 23,481 | 7.8% |
| 2025 | 23,983 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Aygo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.5% 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.
- Visibility (3.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2019 Toyota Aygos pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 96,335 2019 Toyota Aygo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Toyota Aygo?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2019 Aygo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 96,335 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.