How reliable is the Toyota Aygo?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Toyota Aygo consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 54,672 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 86.3%.
Toyota Aygo reliability by year
How the Toyota Aygo performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 57.9% | – |
| 2006 | 62.3% | – |
| 2007 | 63.2% | – |
| 2008 | 62.6% | – |
| 2009 | 67.8% | – |
| 2010 | 69.9% | – |
| 2011 | 72.9% | – |
| 2012 | 75.5% | – |
| 2013 | 78.9% | – |
| 2014 | 82.2% | – |
| 2015 | 86.3% | – |
| 2016 | 88.6% | – |
| 2017 | 89.2% | 47,431 km |
| 2018 | 90.7% | 43,050 km |
| 2019 | 92.7% | 42,283 km |
| 2020 | 94.2% | 39,608 km |
| 2021 | 94.9% | – |
| 2022 | 95.6% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Toyota Aygo as a model. The reliability of any individual Toyota Aygo also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Toyota Aygo reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Toyota Aygo consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 86%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Toyota Aygo?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.1% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1% of inspections); Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (0.8% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.7% of inspections); Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (0.6% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Toyota Aygo?
For a typical Toyota Aygo, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 90,706 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Toyota Aygo before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.