2021 Toyota Aygo: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2021 Toyota Aygos, from 16,766 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 2021 Toyota Aygos than on all cars registered in 2021.
- Brake discs1.6× usualToyota Aygo11.2% All 2021 cars7.1%Rough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.
- Shock absorbers2.5× usualToyota Aygo4.3% All 2021 cars1.7%Rough price £150–£400
At the viewing: Push down hard on each corner. It should bounce once and settle. Look for oil on the shock absorber body.
- Suspension arm bushes and joints2× usualToyota Aygo2.2% All 2021 cars1.1%Rough price £100–£300
At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
By area
The share of 2021 Toyota Aygo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres24% 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.
- Brakes14% 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.
- Suspension8% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors5% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics5% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,250 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 22,069 | Tyres 30% |
| 2018 | 21,889 | Tyres 32% |
| 2017 | 21,381 | Tyres 31% |
| 2016 | 22,129 | Tyres 30% |
| 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 2021 Toyota Aygos registered in 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score