2023 Toyota Aygo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2023 Toyota Aygo passed 97.1% of its 893 recorded MOT tests. City cars of a similar age fail 4.9% of the time, so this is 1.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (2.1%) 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 headlamp aim, wipers and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 17 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 19 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 15 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.5% | 13 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 8 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 1 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 17 |
| 2 | Wipers | 11 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 4 | Washers | 4 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 3 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 2 |
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 | 6.0% | 54 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.7% | 15 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 13 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.3% | 12 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 3 |
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 | 795 | 2.3% |
| 30-60k | 88 | 8.0% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Aygo
On a 2023 Aygo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- 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.
- Tyres (1.5% 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.
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 2023 Toyota Aygos pass their MOT?
97.1% of the 893 2023 Toyota Aygo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Toyota Aygo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 2.1% of tests, followed by visibility (1.7%).
Does the 2023 Aygo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.3% in the 0-30k band to 8.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 893 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.