2022 Toyota Aygo — MOT failures & pass rate
14,564 MOT tests on the 2022 Toyota Aygo are in this dataset, and 96.2% of them passed. That is 2.0 percentage points better than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 5.8%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.5%) and visibility (1.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 157 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 15.5% once past 60-90k — 4.8× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 12.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.5% | 368 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 244 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 173 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 91 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 35 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 157 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 123 |
| 3 | Washers | 114 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 63 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 59 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 35 |
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 | 12.5% | 1,817 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.9% | 563 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.4% | 501 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 277 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 240 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 58 |
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 | 12,898 | 3.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,534 | 7.8% |
| 60-90k | 103 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 484 | 3.5% |
| 2025 | 14,055 | 3.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Aygo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.5% 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 (1.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.2% 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 2022 Toyota Aygos pass their MOT?
96.2% of the 14,564 2022 Toyota Aygo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Aygo?
Tyres, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by visibility (1.7%).
Does the 2022 Aygo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.2% in the 0-30k band to 15.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,564 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.