2010 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate: 69.2% (34,833 tests)
Is the 2010 Aygo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71.7% +3.7 vs same-age |
71.7% visual scale |
| 2024 | 68.6% +1.5 vs same-age |
68.6% visual scale |
| 2025 | 67.0% +0.1 vs same-age |
67.0% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2010 Aygo
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 8,197 | 26.7% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6,337 | 20.6% |
| 3 | Suspension | 6,092 | 19.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 2,780 | 9.1% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 2,652 | 8.6% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 2,145 | 7.0% |
All Aygo years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4,162 | 58.0% | -6.5 pts | 92,928 |
| 2006 | 22,622 | 62.1% | -2.3 pts | 90,741 |
| 2007 | 27,327 | 63.0% | -2.2 pts | 85,828 |
| 2008 | 33,366 | 62.5% | -2.6 pts | 80,770 |
| 2009 | 37,338 | 67.5% | +1.1 pts | 74,363 |
| 2010 (this page) | 34,833 | 69.2% | +1.8 pts | 73,149 |
| 2011 | 37,930 | 71.6% | +2.5 pts | 69,073 |
| 2012 | 43,877 | 74.6% | +3.4 pts | 64,802 |
| 2013 | 44,979 | 78.1% | +4.8 pts | 58,580 |
| 2014 | 57,194 | 81.4% | +5.5 pts | 53,593 |
| 2015 | 68,428 | 85.6% | +6.9 pts | 47,345 |
| 2016 | 65,586 | 87.9% | +6.5 pts | 41,348 |
| 2017 | 63,372 | 88.7% | +4.7 pts | 35,485 |
| 2018 | 64,756 | 90.3% | +3.9 pts | 29,126 |
| 2019 | 65,343 | 91.9% | +3.5 pts | 23,665 |
| 2020 | 48,446 | 93.2% | +3.3 pts | 18,471 |
| 2021 | 32,650 | 93.6% | +3.2 pts | 17,145 |
| 2022 | 1,587 | 94.9% | +3.7 pts | 16,556 |
Weighing up which year to buy? See the full ranking: Toyota Aygo years to avoid.
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Toyota Aygo reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 69.2% of their MOT tests (34,833 tests, 2023–2025), +1.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 73,149 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 Aygo?
The median tested example shows 73,149 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.