2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate and common faults

16,094 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.0%
Typical mileage at test19,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,094 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    185 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    173 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    196 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working0.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.8%
  2. Lights & electrics3.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  4. Brakes2.4%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Wheels0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.1%

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 2020 Toyota Aygo?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2020 Toyota Aygo cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,094 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Toyota Aygo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Toyota Aygo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).