2012 Toyota Aygo · 46,220 MOT tests
2012 Toyota Aygo reliability
2012 Toyota Aygos fail 31.2% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 Aygo years (46,220 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Aygos: 24.5%)
- 31.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Aygos: 24.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 60,508
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,220
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 16.7% of tests fail here (48% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Toyota Aygo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.7%
- Brakes8.5%
- Tyres5.6%
- Suspension5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.22%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.44%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.33%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.06%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Service brake excessively binding 1.92%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.9%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.57%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.9%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (8.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.8%)
Other years
Every Toyota Aygo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Toyota Aygo reliable?
2012 Toyota Aygos fail 31.2% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 Aygo years (46,220 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Toyota Aygo MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.22% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.44% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Toyota Aygo have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Toyota Aygo shows 60,508 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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