2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

22,526 MOT tests in 2024. 81.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time81.2%
Failed or needed repairs18.8%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,526 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    576 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    364 marked dangerous
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    278 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes10.6%
  2. Tyres6.3%
  3. Lights & electrics5.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  5. Suspension2.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 81.2% of 2015 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,526 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Toyota Aygo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; service brake performance: excessively binding; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Toyota Aygo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).