Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Toyota Aygo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 16,110 vehicles, the 2020 Toyota Aygo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Toyota Aygo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Toyota Aygo are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (21.6% 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 2020 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 (2020)

16,110 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.5% first-time pass rate

2020 Toyota Aygo

CarHunch analysed 16,110 real MOT records for the 2020 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 2020 Toyota Aygo is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 92.5% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects affecting only 10.9% of the fleet, which is reassuringly low for a car of this age. You're looking at a vehicle that typically sails through its MOT without significant drama.

At just 19,010 miles median mileage, these Aygos are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains why they're averaging only 0.33 failures per vehicle and gathering just 2.6 advisories. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and grab a full pre-purchase inspection, but the numbers suggest you're buying into a model that's holding up well to early ownership.

The 2020 Toyota Aygo passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

92.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.33

Over 3.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 12k–27k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.5% 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 2.6 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 16,110 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 16,110 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 25.8%

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

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

Brake wear 16.3%

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 11.3%

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

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

Wipers & washers 4.7%

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Before you buy a 2020 Toyota Aygo

Based on MOT data from 16,110 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.9% 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

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 2020 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.

19,010

typical

12,264

low mileage

27,328

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Toyota Aygo vehicles fall between 12,264 and 27,328 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,264 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.

✓ 12,264–27,328 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Toyota Aygos sit.

⚠ Over 36,892 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Toyota Aygo — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Toyota Aygos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 15,777 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 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.33

Avg failures per vehicle

2.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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