Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Toyota Aygo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,451 vehicles, the 2022 Toyota Aygo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Toyota Aygo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Toyota Aygo are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13.8% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (8.4% 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 2022 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 (2022)

1,451 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Toyota Aygo

CarHunch analysed 1,451 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 Toyota Aygo is exceptionally reliable, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.6%—nearly 16 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—and only 3.9% of vehicles ever developing a dangerous defect. This is a genuinely trouble-free small car by any measure.

At a median mileage of just 16,178 miles for vehicles roughly two years old, these Aygos are lightly used, which partly explains the stellar pass rate; however, the average of only 0.11 failures per vehicle and 0.9 advisories per vehicle confirms the model's inherent durability. If you're buying a used 2022 Aygo, expect minimal maintenance surprises—your main task is to verify service history and check for accident damage rather than worry about mechanical decay.

The 2022 Toyota Aygo passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 1.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 10k–25k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,451 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 1,451 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 15.9%

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 5.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · 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 4.3%

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

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

Other issues 3%

Items removed from driver's view prior to test · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 1,451 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.9% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	1,450	95.6%	0.11

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 2022 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.

16,178

typical

10,095

low mileage

25,011

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Toyota Aygo vehicles fall between 10,095 and 25,011 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,095 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.

✓ 10,095–25,011 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Toyota Aygos sit.

⚠ Over 33,764 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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