Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Toyota Aygo?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Toyota Aygo?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Toyota Aygo?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Toyota Aygo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 21,931 vehicles, the 2018 Toyota Aygo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Toyota Aygo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Toyota Aygo are: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (42.3% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (41% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (38.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Toyota Aygo?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Aygo (2018)

21,931 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.5% first-time pass rate

2018 Toyota Aygo

CarHunch analysed 21,931 real MOT records for the 2018 Toyota Aygo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Toyota Aygo is a reliably robust performer, with a 90.5% first-time pass rate that sits 10.5 percentage points above the UK average—a genuinely strong result for a car now six years old. However, nearly one in five Aygos (19.8%) has suffered a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your purchase decision as a potential safety concern.

These vehicles are running at modest mileage for their age, with a median of just 24,642 miles, suggesting many owners have low annual usage patterns that typically favour longevity. The average of 0.63 failures per car is very respectable, though the 5.0 advisories per vehicle hint at minor wear—so budget for routine preventative maintenance before any advisory becomes a failure, particularly on suspension and brake components where Aygos tend to show early signs of age.

The 2018 Toyota Aygo passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.63

Over 5.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 17k–34k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 21,931 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 21,931 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 42.3%

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 29.8%

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 13.4%

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Wipers & washers 9.5%

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Other issues 7.6%

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Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Toyota Aygo

Based on MOT data from 21,931 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	21,930	90.5%	0.63

Colour Breakdown

Based on 283,636 Toyota Aygo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 22.9%

64,996

Red 22.7%

64,380

Blue 15%

42,656

Black 12.7%

35,957

Grey 11.3%

32,017

Silver 10.5%

29,868

Orange 2.7%

7,624

Yellow 0.8%

2,173

Purple 0.7%

1,886

Green 0.4%

1,246

Multi-colour 0.3%

819

Pink 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Toyota Aygo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,642

typical

16,655

low mileage

34,437

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Toyota Aygo vehicles fall between 16,655 and 34,437 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,655 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 16,655–34,437 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Toyota Aygos sit.

⚠ Over 46,489 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Toyota Aygo — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Toyota Aygos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 21,283 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.63

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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