Toyota Aygo (2012)
2012 Toyota Aygo
CarHunch analysed 15,677 real MOT records for the 2012 Toyota Aygo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Toyota Aygo passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 81.5%, which is reassuring—but nearly 40% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a significantly elevated figure that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. This suggests that while the model generally holds up, safety-critical issues do emerge in a meaningful proportion of the fleet.
At around 47,000 miles on average, these Aygos show modest mileage for their age, yet they're racking up an average of 2.63 failures and 17.7 advisories per test, indicating that wear items and minor faults are common. Before buying one, request its full MOT history and pay particular attention to any pattern of brake, suspension, or electrical issues—these recurring problems will tell you whether you're looking at a well-maintained example or one with underlying trouble.
What to check before buying a 2012 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.
- ⚠️ 39.9% 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%) | 15,672 | 81.5% | 2.63 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 92.3% | 1 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 79.5% | 3 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 84.6% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 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 2012 Toyota Aygo vehicles fall between 34,312 and 60,785 miles.
2012 Toyota Aygo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,966 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 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 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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