Toyota Aygo (2016)
2016 Toyota Aygo
CarHunch analysed 22,480 real MOT records for the 2016 Toyota Aygo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Toyota Aygo is significantly more reliable than average, with an 89.1% first-time pass rate well ahead of the UK's 80% benchmark. However, nearly 28% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is a genuine concern for buyers and suggests closer pre-purchase inspection is warranted.
At 32,274 miles median, these eight-year-old Aygos show modest mileage for their age, indicating they're typically well-used but not heavily abused. The average car fails less than once per test but racks up 8 advisories, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—get a pre-buy inspection focused on suspension bushes and exhaust condition, as these are likely culprits.
What to check before buying a 2016 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.
- ⚠️ 27.6% 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%) | 22,477 | 89.1% | 0.97 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 87.5% | 0.5 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 87.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Toyota Aygo vehicles fall between 22,409 and 43,922 miles.
2016 Toyota Aygo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 21,522 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 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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42.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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41%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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38.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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25.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18.2%
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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17.6%
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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