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

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

Water ingress into boot and rear footwells

Musty smell, condensation, wet boot carpet, water in the spare-wheel well, or damp rear carpets after rain.

How to check

Trace the leak path, reseal the failed vent/lamp/body joint, dry the interior thoroughly.

Estimated Repair Cost

£250

2Moderate Likelihood

Oxygen sensor faults and recurring engine warning light

Engine warning light, fault codes related to oxygen sensors, occasional rough running, or worse fuel economy.

How to check

Start from cold, let it idle, then drive until fully warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£243

3Moderate Likelihood

Catalyst-efficiency faults and emissions warnings

Engine warning light that keeps returning, especially after warm-up, sometimes with no major drivability change.

How to check

Drive until fully warm, then let the engine idle for a minute before switching off.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

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 Manual

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 Manual, 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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