Toyota Aqua vs Toyota Aygo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Aqua
86%
MOT pass rate · 1,216 vehicles
More reliable
Toyota Aygo
81%
MOT pass rate · 285,772 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Aqua is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Aqua | Toyota Aygo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 3% |
| Average mileage | 68,979 mi | 60,869 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,216 | 285,772 |
Most common faults
Toyota Aqua
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Toyota Aygo
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Aqua is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.