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2017 Toyota Aygo: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2017 Toyota Aygos, from 21,381 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

21,381MOT tests in 2025
84%pass first time (all 2017 cars: 78%)
5,100typical miles a year
37×the usual rate for anti-roll bar link bushes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2017 Toyota Aygos than on all cars registered in 2017.

  • Anti-roll bar link bushes37× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    7.4% All 2017 cars
    0.2%
    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.

  • Tyre condition1.5× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    20.6% All 2017 cars
    13.4%
    Rough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges. Uneven wear can point to tracking or suspension problems.

  • Sub-frame6× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    2.4% All 2017 cars
    0.4%
    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.

  • Wipers1.7× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    4.2% All 2017 cars
    2.5%
    Rough price £15–£60

    At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

  • Headlamp2.2× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    2.8% All 2017 cars
    1.3%
    Rough price £40–£400

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

By area

The share of 2017 Toyota Aygo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • 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.

  • Brakes
    21% 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
    16% 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
    10% 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 mirrors
    7% 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 leaks
    2% 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

YearMOT testsMost flagged
202116,766Tyres 24%
202016,250Tyres 29%
201922,069Tyres 30%
201821,889Tyres 32%
201622,129Tyres 30%
201523,152Tyres 29%
201419,302Tyres 30%
201315,068Brakes 32%
201214,632Brakes 38%
201112,581Brakes 41%
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 2017 Toyota Aygos registered in 2017. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score