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Toyota Aygo vs Toyota Hi-ace diesel: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Toyota Aygo
81%
MOT pass rate · 285,772 vehicles
Toyota Hi-ace diesel
64%
MOT pass rate · 6,041 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Aygo (81%) and Toyota Hi-ace diesel (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Toyota Aygo Toyota Hi-ace diesel
MOT pass rate 81% ✓ 64%
MOT failure rate 19% ✓ 36%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 60,869 mi 160,279 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 285,772 6,041

Most common faults

Toyota Aygo

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Toyota Hi-ace diesel

  1. Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
  2. Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  5. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  6. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Toyota Aygo (81%) and Toyota Hi-ace diesel (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Toyota Aygo report Full Toyota Hi-ace diesel report Most reliable cars

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.