89.1%
pass rate across 72,368 tests
87.8% first-time pass rate
42,299 mi median at test
Toyota Aygo 2016 vs 2019
The same model, 3 years apart, compared on 141,472 real MOT tests. The raw pass rate mostly measures age; the like-for-like row and the mileage bands show what survives that adjustment.
92.5%
pass rate across 69,104 tests
91.9% first-time pass rate
24,070 mi median at test
The short answer
The 2019 Aygo passes more — but most of it is age
Across 141,472 tests, the 2019 Aygo passes 92.5% of MOTs and the 2016 89.1%. The 2019 cars are 3 years newer and were tested at a median 24,070 miles against 42,299, so part of that gap is simply age and use. Against what their age and mileage predict, the 2019 is +3.0 points and the 2016 +5.1 — a like-for-like gap of −2.1 points. Most of the raw advantage disappears once the two are matched. Typical repair bills are £30–£74 on the 2016 and £23–£55 on the 2019. The older year is the more expensive of the two when it fails. Repairs under £30 account for 46% of the 2016's recorded faults and 60% of the 2019's. Both years fail most often on wiper blade.
- Pass rate: 89.1% vs 92.5%
- Tests: 72,368 vs 69,104
- Like-for-like: +5.1 vs +3.0 pts
- Median mileage: 42,299 vs 24,070 mi
- Typical repair: £30–£74 vs £23–£55
- Cheap fixes: 46% vs 60%
| Measure | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests on record | 72,368 | 69,104 |
| Pass rate, all MOTs | 89.1% | 92.5% stronger figure |
| First-time pass rate | 87.8% | 91.9% stronger figure |
| Against the UK average | +5.1 pts stronger figure | +3.0 pts |
| Like-for-like, age and mileage adjusted | +5.1 pts stronger figure | +3.0 pts |
| Average mileage at test | 45,349 mi | 27,151 mi |
| Median mileage at test | 42,299 mi | 24,070 mi |
| Typical repair bill | £30–£74 | £23–£55 stronger figure |
| Repairs under £30 | 46% | 60% stronger figure |
| Most common failing part | Wiper Blade | Wiper Blade |
| Variants recorded | 1 | 2 |
| Main fuel | Petrol 100% | Petrol 100% |
A ✓ marks the stronger figure in each row. It compares the two model years, not either one against the national average.
What goes wrong most often
The most common priced failures on each year, as a share of that year's tests. Repair costs are estimates from UK parts data, not quotes.
2016 Aygo
- Wipers blade defective 1.4% £8–£22
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively 1.3% £8–£22
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1.0% £80–£200
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9% £45–£95
- Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick 0.9% £18–£45
2019 Aygo
- Wipers blade defective 1.6% £8–£22
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively 1.2% £8–£22
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively 1.1% £8–£22
- Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick 0.8% £18–£45
- Stop lamp not working 0.8% £3–£12
Does the gap hold at higher mileage?
Pass rate by the mileage recorded at test. If the lead shrinks in the high-mileage bands, part of the headline difference was a younger, lower-mileage sample.
| Mileage | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30,000 mi | 92.7% · 19,471 tests | 94.3% · 44,565 tests |
| 30,000–60,000 mi | 89.6% · 36,658 tests | 89.8% · 21,838 tests |
| 60,000–90,000 mi | 84.6% · 13,255 tests | 84.8% · 2,254 tests |
| 90,000–120,000 mi | 80.5% · 2,431 tests | 80.1% · 321 tests |
| 120,000+ mi | 77.0% · 547 tests | 86.0% · 121 tests |
What to check before you buy
2016 Toyota Aygo
- Wipers blade defective — 1.4% of tests · £8–£22
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively — 1.3% of tests · £8–£22
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view — 1.0% of tests · £80–£200
- Check the MOT history for the exact vehicle, not just the model year.
2019 Toyota Aygo
- Wipers blade defective — 1.6% of tests · £8–£22
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively — 1.2% of tests · £8–£22
- Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick — 0.8% of tests · £18–£45
- Check the MOT history for the exact vehicle, not just the model year.
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