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Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10) (2005-2013) reliability

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Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10) built around 2013: about average at the MOT

Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10) models built around 2013 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

26% of MOT tests on Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10) models built around 2013 ended in a fail (retests included), against 28% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10) models built around 2013 involves the suspension.

Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10)
average reliability2005-2013HatchbackPETROL / DIESEL

Based on 125,588 tests of Aygo models registered 2005-2013.

About 1 in 20 Aygo Mk1 (AB10) MOTs (5%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2013 (12 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 19,930 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 20 Aygo Mk1 (AB10) MOTs (5.8%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2013 (12 years old).

Based on 19,930 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

Mk1 (AB10) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
7,76623.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
19,93025.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
19,62228.3%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
15,36229.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
16,40930.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
15,28931.9%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
13,39133.2%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
11,02034.2%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
6,25434.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
54535.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.

How the Aygo Mk1 (AB10) compares

At each age below, see how the Aygo Mk1 (AB10) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 110,475 tests across 19 Toyota models, built around 2013 (12 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateToyota average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
7,76623.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
19,93025.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
19,62228.3%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
15,36229.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
16,40930.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
15,28931.9%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
13,39133.2%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
11,02034.2%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
6,25434.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
54535.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Aygo Mk1 (AB10).

  1. 1

    Volkswagen up!

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.7%

    Lower fail rate: 19.8%, against 25.6% for the Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10), both built around 2013.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    23,597 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  2. 2

    Skoda Citigo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.2%

    Lower fail rate: 20.0%, against 25.6% for the Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10), both built around 2013.

    7,522 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  3. 3

    SEAT Mii

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.7%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 23.0%, against 25.6% for the Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10), both built around 2013.

    3,944 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  4. 4

    Suzuki Splash

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.4%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.6%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 4.5%, against 5.8% for the Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10).

    4,973 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

How many are still registered

96%of all Toyota Aygo cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later. This is the whole model, not only this generation.

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

13 recalls in all

4 of the 13 Aygo Mk1 (AB10) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 3 more

Top concerns

  • Loss of control
  • There is a possibility that the glue holding the glass on the rear door could detach
  • Directional control may be lost

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How Aygo Mk1 (AB10) cars have aged

How Aygo Mk1 (AB10) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%40%8101214161820Age at MOTBuilt around 2013, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 19.6% (12,424 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2013, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 20.1% (12,210 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2013, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 21.7% (12,099 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2013, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 23.6% (12,023 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2013, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 24.9% (11,883 tests, 2025 data)2013Built around 2012, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 20.9% (11,751 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2012, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 22.1% (11,550 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2012, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 24.1% (11,678 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2012, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 27.0% (11,747 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2012, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 27.8% (11,479 tests, 2025 data)2012Built around 2011, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 21.9% (9,417 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2011, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 23.6% (9,272 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2011, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 25.3% (9,219 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2011, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 27.7% (9,193 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2011, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 28.9% (8,975 tests, 2025 data)2011Built around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 23.9% (9,938 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 25.5% (9,836 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 27.2% (9,643 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 28.9% (9,552 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 29.9% (9,092 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 26.7% (10,594 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 27.8% (10,352 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 29.1% (10,176 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 30.6% (9,734 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 30.7% (9,206 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 29.5% (10,785 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 30.9% (10,400 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 32.0% (9,987 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 33.1% (9,373 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (8,452 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 30.5% (9,416 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 30.9% (8,825 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 31.9% (8,283 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.6% (7,623 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 33.7% (6,717 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 31.9% (8,055 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.1% (7,397 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.6% (6,693 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 34.0% (5,948 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 34.3% (5,095 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 33.4% (1,027 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.7% (888 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 36.9% (827 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 35.8% (659 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 35.8% (545 tests, 2025 data)2005
First registered around 2013First registered around 2012First registered around 2011First registered around 2010
Mk1 (AB10) variants compared
All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common issues on Toyota Aygos of this age

This list covers every Toyota Aygo built around 2013, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 (AB10) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    19.2%
    Advisory: 6,314Fail: 486 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.1%
    Advisory: 4,702Fail: 499 (10% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    14.5%
    Advisory: 3,742Fail: 472 (11% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    14.3%
    Advisory: 4,203Fail: 298 (7% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    12.5%
    Advisory: 4,096Fail: 198 (5% of the times it was found)

Based on 19,930 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2013 (12 years old), the Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10) (2005-2013) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 19,930 12-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 125,588 MOT tests on Toyota Aygos first registered between 2005-2013. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.