Should I buy a 2014–2022 Toyota Aygo?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2022 Toyota Aygo. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Automatic clutch judder and weak take-up

Jerky pull-away, shunting in stop-start traffic, a burning smell after manoeuvring, or little to no creep when Drive is selected.

How to check

Pull away gently several times from a stop, then creep in slow traffic pace and reverse into a space.

Estimated Repair Cost

£700

2High Likelihood

Boot and rear water ingress

Musty smell, wet boot carpet, condensation on glass, or water sitting in the spare-wheel well after rain.

How to check

Open the tailgate after the drive and lift the boot floor panel.

Estimated Repair Cost

£250

3Moderate Likelihood

Electric power steering faults linked to low voltage

Steering warning light, heavy steering on startup, or assistance returning after a restart or after the engine has run briefly.

How to check

Start the car from cold and turn the wheel at parking speed in both directions.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 7.2% (23,094 failed / 320,804 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.1% (52,811 failed / 438,239 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 15.7% (35,136 failed / 223,992 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 19.8% (17,665 failed / 89,107 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 23.4% (7,199 failed / 30,830 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 26.3% (2,559 failed / 9,735 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 27.6% (879 failed / 3,184 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 28.9% (319 failed / 1,103 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 31.3% (146 failed / 467 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 31.4% (61 failed / 194 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2014–2022 Toyota Aygo

Toyota Aygo buying questions

Is a 2014–2022 Toyota Aygo worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2022 Toyota Aygo, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Toyota Aygo (2014–2022)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Toyota Aygo?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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