Toyota Aygo (2011)
2011 Toyota Aygo
CarHunch analysed 13,877 real MOT records for the 2011 Toyota Aygo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Toyota Aygo matches the UK average pass rate at 80.2%, which is respectable for a 13-year-old city car, but the genuinely concerning figure is that 41.9% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd typically expect and a significant buyer red flag. This suggests potential issues with critical safety systems that warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At 50,000 miles median mileage, these cars have been driven moderately for their age, yet they're averaging 3.05 failures and 19.6 advisories per test, indicating wear accumulation across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before buying one, invest in a full diagnostic check focusing on braking, suspension, and steering components, since the elevated dangerous defect rate suggests these are the likely trouble spots on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2011 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.
- ⚠️ 41.9% 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%) | 13,873 | 80.2% | 3.05 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 71.4% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 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 2011 Toyota Aygo vehicles fall between 35,810 and 63,568 miles.
2011 Toyota Aygo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,032 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the 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 — 2011 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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53%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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49.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44.2%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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41%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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39.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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38.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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34%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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31.8%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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