Toyota Aygo reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Toyota Aygo is a city car; the latest version we cover is the Aygo X (2022–). In 2024 MOT tests it scored 99 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 264 of 442, and 24.6% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is service brake performance (2.7% of tests). Boot space is 231 litres.
Toyota Aygo key specs (Aygo X (2022–), 5-door hatchback (crossover))
Price new
£21,645 to £26,945
Boot
231 litres
Seats
4
Size (L × W × H)
3,776 × 1,740 × 1,525mm
Power
116 PS
0–62mph
9.2 sec
Euro NCAP
4 stars (2025)
2022 on models; figures vary by version. Prices from the October 2026 price list. Sources: toyota.co.uk, media.toyota.co.uk, euroncap.com.
Ranked 264 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 7 of 26 city cars
In 2024, 256,136 Toyota Aygos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 24.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota Aygo is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 9.0% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
24.6%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
9.0%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,700
Typical age at test: 9 years
Toyota Aygo MOT failure rate by age
Most common Toyota Aygo MOT faults
- Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.5% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working1.8% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6% of tests
What the Toyota Aygo fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 10.1% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Brakes | 7.8% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Tyres | 5.6% | About average |
| Suspension | 5.3% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Visibility | 4.2% | About average |
| Body and structure | 2.6% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.5% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.8% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 0.3% | ▼ 78% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | About average |
How big is the Toyota Aygo's boot?
The Aygo X (2022–) Toyota Aygo has 231 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, according to the manufacturer. That's the 4th biggest of the 4 city cars we compare; the Hyundai Inster has the most, at 280 litres. The previous Mk2 (2014–2022) had 168 litres.
What MPG does the Toyota Aygo do?
Official economy for the Toyota Aygo ranges from 54.3 to 74.3mpg across the 69 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2025). A typical petrol version manages 56.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Toyota Aygo?
Any Toyota Aygo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Aygo registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 a year.
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Official figures for 69 versions sold in the UK between 2006 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol
Official economy
54.3–74.3 mpg
CO2
87–119 g/km
Power
53–116 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aygo X HEV Icon116 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 74.3 mpg | 87g | £200 | 23% |
| Aygo X HEV Icon + Convenience Pack116 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 74.3 mpg | 87g | £200 | 23% |
| Aygo X HEV Design116 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 74.3 mpg | 87g | £200 | 23% |
| Aygo X HEV Design + Parking Pack116 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 74.3 mpg | 87g | £200 | 23% |
| Aygo X HEV Excel116 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 74.3 mpg | 87g | £200 | 23% |
| Aygo X HEV Excel + Premium Pack116 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 72.4 mpg | 89g | £200 | 23% |
| Aygo X HEV GR Sport116 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 74.3 mpg | 87g | £200 | 23% |
| Aygo X Edge A Canvas Roof72 PS · A5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 56.5 mpg | 113g | £200 | 28% |
| Aygo X Edge A Canvas Roof, Parking Pack72 PS · A5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 56.5 mpg | 113g | £200 | 28% |
| Aygo X Edge A Parking pack72 PS · A5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 56.5 mpg | 113g | £200 | 28% |
| Aygo X Edge Automatic72 PS · A5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 56.5 mpg | 113g | £200 | 28% |
| Aygo X Edge M Canvas Roof72 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 58.9 mpg | 110g | £200 | 28% |
| Aygo X Edge M Canvas Roof, Parking Pack72 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 58.9 mpg | 110g | £200 | 28% |
| Aygo X Edge M Parking pack72 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 58.9 mpg | 110g | £200 | 28% |
| Aygo X Edge Manual72 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 58.9 mpg | 110g | £200 | 28% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 69 versions.
What a Toyota Aygo costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 56.5mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
Work out a journey in a Toyota AygoPrevious Toyota Aygo generations
Toyota Aygo Mk2 (2014–2022, 5-door hatchback)
boot 168 litres · 69–72 PS · 0–62mph 13.8–15.5 sec · Euro NCAP 3 stars (2017)
16.1% of Toyota Aygos built 2014–2021 failed their 2024 MOT first time (all cars that age: 21.0%).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Toyota Aygo reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Toyota Aygo is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 99 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Toyota Aygo?
The most common MOT fault is “Service brake performance: excessively binding”, found in 2.7% of tests. It fails on brakes more often than similar cars.
›How big is the Toyota Aygo's boot?
The Aygo X (2022–) Toyota Aygo has 231 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, according to the manufacturer. That's the 4th biggest of the 4 city cars we compare; the Hyundai Inster has the most, at 280 litres. The previous Mk2 (2014–2022) had 168 litres.
›What MPG does the Toyota Aygo do?
Official economy for the Toyota Aygo ranges from 54.3 to 74.3mpg across the 69 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2025). A typical petrol version manages 56.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Toyota Aygo?
Any Toyota Aygo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Aygo registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 a year.
›How many Toyota Aygos fail their MOT?
24.6% of Toyota Aygos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 9.0% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota Aygo combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.