Toyota Aygo: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.4% of Toyota Aygo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2008, 2009 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10,552 | 11.9% |
| 2006 | 55,096 | 11.2% |
| 2007 | 64,184 | 11.2% |
| 2008 | 77,143 | 12.9% |
| 2009 | 82,276 | 12.5% |
| 2010 | 75,082 | 10.4% |
| 2011 | 79,868 | 8.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.