2005 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 48.5% of Toyota Aygos first used in 2005 passed their MOT first time, against 57.6% for all cars first used in 2005. Across 4,213 Aygo first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and brakes.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Toyota Aygos first used in 2005 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2005 Toyota Aygo MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Aygos first used in 2005 against all cars first used in 2005 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Aygo figure was 9.1 points lower.
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| Test year | 2005 Aygo | All cars first used 2005 | Aygo first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51.7% | 54.6% | 1,920 |
| 2022 | 50.1% | 55.7% | 1,769 |
| 2023 | 47.5% | 56.3% | 1,604 |
| 2024 | 49.5% | 56.5% | 1,416 |
| 2025 | 48.5% | 57.6% | 1,193 |
Common 2005 Toyota Aygo MOT failures
Share of the 2,171 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 19.5% | 424 |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | 17.7% | 385 |
| Position lamp: not working | 17.1% | 372 |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding | 9.2% | 200 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 8.2% | 179 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for an Aygo in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brake performance: excessively binding | Brake caliper repair | £180 | £150–£220 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2005 Toyota Aygo before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
Common 2005 Toyota Aygo MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2005 Aygos, as a share of all 4,213 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 17.4% | 735 |
| Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 12.5% | 528 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 12.4% | 523 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 12.4% | 522 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 11.5% | 485 |
Questions about the 2005 Toyota Aygo MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2005 Toyota Aygo?
In 2025, 48.5% of Aygos first used in 2005 passed their MOT first time, against 57.6% for all cars first used in 2005. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2005 Aygo most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 60.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (37.2%) and brakes (31.0%). The single most common item was “Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect” (19.5%).
How often does a 2005 Toyota Aygo fail its MOT?
In 2025, 51.5% of first tests on Aygos first used in 2005 did not pass first time: 40.8% failed, and a further 10.6% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 2,171 of 4,213 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2005 Toyota Aygo MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 17.4% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (12.5%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (12.4%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (12.4%) and “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (11.5%).
Is a 2005 Toyota Aygo reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 51.7% in 2021 to 48.5% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2005
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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