Toyota Aygo (2013)
2013 Toyota Aygo
CarHunch analysed 15,798 real MOT records for the 2013 Toyota Aygo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Toyota Aygo passes its MOT on the first attempt 83% of the time, slightly above the UK average of 80%, which suggests reasonable baseline reliability for a now 11-year-old city car. However, 38.5% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—well above the typical threshold—so structural, brake, or steering issues have been material concerns for this cohort.
At a median mileage of around 43,000 miles, these cars have been driven relatively gently for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 2.2 failures and 13.8 advisories per test, pointing to accumulating wear in suspension, exhaust, and trim components rather than catastrophic faults. Before buying, obtain the full MOT history and prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension geometry and brake condition, given the high prevalence of dangerous defects in this generation.
What to check before buying a 2013 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.
- ⚠️ 38.5% 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%) | 15,797 | 83% | 2.2 |
| CNG (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 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 2013 Toyota Aygo vehicles fall between 31,014 and 56,309 miles.
2013 Toyota Aygo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 14,509 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 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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49.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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41.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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40.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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29.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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27.4%
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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27.1%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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