2022 Toyota Aygo X Pure -I Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,426 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Toyota Aygo X Pure -I Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.9% in the 60-90k group versus 2.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.1% | 44 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 32 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 27 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 18 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 15 |
| 4 | Wipers | 13 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 11.8% | 168 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.8% | 69 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 60 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 14 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,225 | 2.9% |
| 30-60k | 152 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 39 | 17.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Aygo X Pure -I Auto
Before buying a 2022 Toyota Aygo X Pure -I Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Toyota Aygo X Pure -I Autos pass their MOT?
95.8% of the 1,426 2022 Toyota Aygo X Pure -I Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Aygo X Pure -I Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.2%).
Does the 2022 Aygo X Pure -I Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.9% in the 0-30k band to 17.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,426 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.