Toyota Aygo (2005)
2005 Toyota Aygo
CarHunch analysed 2,780 real MOT records for the 2005 Toyota Aygo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Toyota Aygo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.3%, which sits below the UK average of 80% and suggests moderate reliability for a 19-year-old city car. However, the real concern is that 45.6% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above acceptable levels and a genuine safety flag for any potential buyer.
These Aygos are running at a median of 61,606 miles—relatively low for their age—yet averaging 5.55 failures and 28.8 advisories per test, indicating that age and wear rather than hard use is the primary problem. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on brake condition, suspension wear, and exhaust system integrity, as these appear to be the chronic weak points.
What to check before buying a 2005 Toyota Aygo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 45.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 2,777 | 73.3% | 5.55 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 77.6% | 5 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 78.3% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Toyota Aygo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Toyota Aygo vehicles fall between 47,353 and 76,940 miles.
2005 Toyota Aygo — Light-Vehicle MOT Records — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 1,116 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Toyota Aygo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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78.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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74.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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44.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.7%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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37.4%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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35.2%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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33.3%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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32.7%
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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31.5%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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26.7%
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
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26.2%
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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26.1%
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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