Part of the Toyota Aygo Mk2 (2014–2022) guide: best and worst years compared.

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2022 Toyota Aygo: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Toyota Aygos, from 1,592 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

1,592MOT tests in 2025
93%pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%)
5,200typical miles a year
1.9×the usual rate for brake discs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2022 Toyota Aygos than on all cars registered in 2022.

  • Brake discs1.9× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    8.7% All 2022 cars
    4.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.3%, against 0.2% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

    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.

  • Wheels4× usual
    Toyota Aygo
    2% All 2022 cars
    0.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0.1% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £70–£150 our estimate

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

By area

The share of 2022 Toyota Aygo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    18% 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
    11% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    5% 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
    4% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

  • Suspension
    3% 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.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    1% 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.

Known faults

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

  • Clunky 2-Tronic automatic
    2-Tronic / x-shift automatic

    The optional 2-Tronic is an automated manual, not a true automatic. It can feel jerky and owners rate it poorly.

    At the viewing: Drive it in traffic and pull away several times. Make sure you can live with how it changes gear.

    Source: Auto Express: used Peugeot 108 review

  • Engine turns over but won't start
    All engines

    Some owners report the engine cranking without firing. A tired battery is the usual cause.

    At the viewing: Start the car from cold yourself and watch for slow cranking.

    Source: Auto Express: used Peugeot 108 review

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
202117,011Tyres 24%
202016,538Tyres 29%
201922,072Tyres 30%
201821,890Tyres 32%
201721,381Tyres 31%
201622,129Tyres 30%
201523,152Tyres 29%
201419,302Tyres 30%
201315,070Brakes 32%
201214,635Brakes 38%
201112,582Brakes 41%
201011,360Brakes 43%
200912,119Brakes 45%
200810,458Suspension 48%
20078,386Suspension 49%
20066,692Suspension 50%
20051,221Suspension 51%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Toyota Aygos registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score