Used Toyota Aygo 2014-2021 reliability review
A used Toyota Aygo is stylish and frugal and comes with a terrific reliability record. However, some of its rivals are roomier, better to drive and more practical.
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Mark Pearson
Updated: 30 January 2025
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What should I look for in a used Toyota AYGO?
The Aygo will have been used predominantly in town, so it’s worth just checking the bodywork for scuffs and the wheels for kerb damage. Check the operation of the folding seats, too, and the trim for tears.
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What are the most common problems with a used Toyota AYGO?
Fuel tank leak
A very small number of Aygos made on 23 February 2015 and 30 June 2016 could have a tiny pin-sized hole in the fuel tank due to a manufacturing problem. Find out if your car is affected by this recall; it'll need to have a new fuel tank fitted to solve the problem.
Steering column may fail
A component in the steering column of examples manufactured from 9 September 2014 to 15 October 2014 may fail, leaving you with a loss of steering. Find out from a Toyota dealer if your car is affected by this since a new steering column will need to be fitted by a technician to prevent future issues.
Is a used Toyota AYGO reliable?
The Aygo didn't feature in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, but in the last survey it did appear in it shared the top spot with the Skoda Citigo in the value and small car category. It scored a perfect 100%, with owners reporting no faults at all in cars up to three years old.
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Our data seems to confirm that this generation of Toyota Aygo is a very reliable car. Parts, when needed, can be pricey, but owners report few problems.
In our most recent reliability survey, the latest 2021-onwards Toyota Aygo X, the spiritual successor to this Aygo, scored a perfect 100% score and finished top of the small car class.
Toyota as a brand ranked fifth out of 31 manufacturers featured with a great overall score of 96.1%– a confidence-boosting result indeed. It was only beaten by its sister brand, Lexus, and by Honda, Mini and Suzuki.
If you'd like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.
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Mark spent his formative years at the BBC, where, at various times, he scheduled, broadcast and archived television and radio programmes and researched, wrote and produced promotional material.
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