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2011 Toyota Aygo: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2011 Toyota Aygos, from 12,581 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

12,581MOT tests in 2025
61%pass first time (all 2011 cars: 61%)
5,200typical miles a year
3×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2011 Toyota Aygos than on all cars registered in 2011.

  • Rigid brake pipes3× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    18% All 2011 cars
    6.1%
    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 bushes16× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    11.2% All 2011 cars
    0.7%
    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 performance2.4× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    12.8% All 2011 cars
    5.4%
    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 mountings4.5× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    6.7% All 2011 cars
    1.5%
    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.

  • Headlamp1.7× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    9.8% All 2011 cars
    5.8%
    Rough price £40–£400

    At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.

Better than most

Engine oil leaks: 1.9% here, against 8.9% of all 2011 cars. Shock absorbers: 2.8% here, against 7.6% of all 2011 cars.

By area

The share of 2011 Toyota Aygo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    41% 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
    39% 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
    34% 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
    32% 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
    11% 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.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    8% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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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%
201011,360Brakes 43%
200912,119Brakes 45%
200810,458Suspension 48%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2011 Toyota Aygos registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score