Should I buy a 2014–2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0 Petrol Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0 Petrol Automatic. 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

Binding brakes and seized rear drums

The car feels reluctant to roll freely, a wheel may get hot after a short drive, or the rear brakes can stick after standing.

How to check

Let the car roll gently on a flat surface and then drive a short loop using the brakes normally.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

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: 7.8% (16,358 failed / 210,907 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.1% (42,827 failed / 352,569 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 15.8% (31,946 failed / 202,696 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 19.8% (16,842 failed / 84,867 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 23.4% (6,985 failed / 29,861 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 26.3% (2,487 failed / 9,460 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 27.8% (851 failed / 3,066 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 29.0% (301 failed / 1,039 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 30.9% (132 failed / 427 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 32.0% (58 failed / 181 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2014–2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0 Petrol Automatic

Toyota Aygo buying questions

Is a 2014–2018 Toyota Aygo worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0 Petrol Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Toyota Aygo (2014–2018)?

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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