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With 306,081 currently licensed in the UK, the Toyota Aygo is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Aygo 4 stars in 2022, with 82% adult occupant and 86% child protection scores.
It has a 82.2% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include lighting, tyres, brakes.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,563 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £214/month or 32p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
82.2%
210,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£214
est. annual total
New From
£22,000
Euro NCAP tested the Aygo in 2022 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
82%
Child Occupant
86%
Pedestrian
65%
Safety Assist
62%
There are 18 known DVSA recalls affecting the Toyota Aygo. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2024/195
Affected vehicles are equipped with an audio head unit which has map data and speed limit information which are used as an input for the ISA (Intelligent Speed Assistance). Due to inappropriate software there is a possibility that the audio head unit display turns black and the unit stops working. If this condition occurs the rear camera image is not displayed during reverse manoeuvres and the ISA function does not work. As a result the vehicles do not comply with EU regulations and the risk of an accident increases.
Build dates: 2023-12-17 to 2024-01-09
R/2023/279
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
Build dates: 2022-09-27 to 2023-08-02
R/2023/059
Certain transmission front suspension and battery terminal fixings may not be tightened correctly.
Build dates: 2022-08-30 to 2022-09-08
R/2022/286
There is a possibility that the wrong brake pedal was installed.
Build dates: 2022-02-24 to 2022-04-03
R/2022/288
There is a possibility curtain airbag straps may not have been routed in the correct orientation.
Build dates: 2022-03-06 to 2022-05-05
+ 13 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 210,000 MOT tests, the Aygo has a first-time pass rate of 82.2% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Aygo is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Toyota Aygo are estimated at around £2,563 per year, or £214 per month.
Fuel
£986
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£977
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Aygo achieves a combined fuel economy of around 53.5 mpg (47.2 mpg urban, 47 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYGO | PETROL | 53.5 mpg | 1.0L |
| AYGO | DIESEL | 68.9 mpg | 1.4L |
| AYGO , MY2012 | PETROL | 65.7 mpg | 1.0L |
| AYGO MY18 | PETROL | 53.5 mpg | 1.0L |
| AYGO MY2012 | PETROL | 65.7 mpg | 1.0L |
| AYGO X | PETROL | 58.9 mpg | 1.0L |
| AYGO X HEV MY26 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 74.3 mpg | 1.5L |
| AYGO, MY18 | PETROL | 68.9 mpg | 1.0L |
Starting from £22,000 new, a Toyota Aygo typically retains about 62% after 3 years and 51% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 83% | £18,150 | −£3,850 |
| 2 years | 70% | £15,450 | −£6,550 |
| 3 years | 62% | £13,600 | −£8,400 |
| 4 years | 56% | £12,200 | −£9,800 |
| 5 years | 51% | £11,250 | −£10,750 |
| 6 years | 48% | £10,450 | −£11,550 |
| 7 years | 45% | £9,850 | −£12,150 |
| 8 years | 42% | £9,350 | −£12,650 |
| 9 years | 40% | £8,850 | −£13,150 |
| 10 years | 38% | £8,450 | −£13,550 |
There are currently 306,081 licensed and 6,218 SORN Aygos in the UK (312,299 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Aygo has a 82.2% first-time MOT pass rate based on 210,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Aygo 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 82% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 65% for vulnerable road users, and 62% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Aygo are estimated at around £2,563 per year (£214/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 18 known safety recalls affecting the Aygo. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Aygo starts from around £22,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 51% of its original value.
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