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2009 Toyota Aygo: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2009 Toyota Aygos, from 12,119 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

12,119MOT tests in 2025
59%pass first time (all 2009 cars: 58%)
4,900typical miles a year
2.6×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2009 Toyota Aygos than on all cars registered in 2009.

  • Rigid brake pipes2.6× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    19.7% All 2009 cars
    7.5%
    Rough price £100–£400

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Anti-roll bar link bushes13.6× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    10.9% All 2009 cars
    0.8%
    Rough price £50–£150

    At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.

  • Braking performance2.5× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    15.9% All 2009 cars
    6.4%
    Rough price £100–£350

    At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

  • Rust around suspension or steering mountings2.9× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    9% All 2009 cars
    3.1%
    Rough price £80–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Wheel bearings2.2× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    4.9% All 2009 cars
    2.2%
    Rough price £100–£250

    At the viewing: Listen for a hum or growl that changes as you steer at speed.

Better than most

Engine oil leaks: 3.6% here, against 10.4% of all 2009 cars. Shock absorbers: 2.2% here, against 7.5% of all 2009 cars.

By area

The share of 2009 Toyota Aygo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    45% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Suspension
    40% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    36% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    31% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    13% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

  • Rust and bodywork
    8% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
202116,766Tyres 24%
202016,250Tyres 29%
201922,069Tyres 30%
201821,889Tyres 32%
201721,381Tyres 31%
201622,129Tyres 30%
201523,152Tyres 29%
201419,302Tyres 30%
201315,068Brakes 32%
201214,632Brakes 38%
201112,581Brakes 41%
201011,360Brakes 43%
200810,458Suspension 48%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2009 Toyota Aygos registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score