2016 Toyota Aygo: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2016 Toyota Aygos, from 22,129 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2016 Toyota Aygos than on all cars registered in 2016.
- Anti-roll bar link bushes32.7× usualToyota Aygo9.8% All 2016 cars0.3%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.
- Sub-frame4.9× usualToyota Aygo4.4% All 2016 cars0.9%Rough price £300–£1,000
At the viewing: Look underneath at the frame the suspension bolts to. Flaky rust or holes are expensive to fix.
- Rigid brake pipes2.6× usualToyota Aygo4.9% All 2016 cars1.9%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.
- Braking performance1.6× usualToyota Aygo4% All 2016 cars2.5%Rough price £100–£350
At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.
- Wipers1.5× usualToyota Aygo3.8% All 2016 cars2.5%Rough price £15–£60
At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.
Shock absorbers: 1.4% here, against 4.3% of all 2016 cars.
By area
The share of 2016 Toyota Aygo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres30% 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.
- Brakes25% 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.
- Suspension21% 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 electrics12% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks2% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,766 | Tyres 24% |
| 2020 | 16,250 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 22,069 | Tyres 30% |
| 2018 | 21,889 | Tyres 32% |
| 2017 | 21,381 | Tyres 31% |
| 2015 | 23,152 | Tyres 29% |
| 2014 | 19,302 | Tyres 30% |
| 2013 | 15,068 | Brakes 32% |
| 2012 | 14,632 | Brakes 38% |
| 2011 | 12,581 | Brakes 41% |
| 2010 | 11,360 | Brakes 43% |
| 2009 | 12,119 | Brakes 45% |
| 2008 | 10,458 | Suspension 48% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2016 Toyota Aygos registered in 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score