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Is the 2014–2024 Toyota Aygo reliable?

Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

6.6/ 10
Solid

On our documented-fault scoring the Toyota Aygo rates 6.6 out of 10 · solid. We hold 8 known faults for it and none of them are rated critical, so the risk is mostly wear rather than disaster. The weak points cluster around transmission, engine and bodywork. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

Verdict · Buy, but check the known weak points

What the score is built from

Critical
0
High
0
Medium
5
Low
3

Weak points cluster around transmission, engine, bodywork, electrical.

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The faults that decide it

TransmissionMedium

Clutch wear from town and learner use

Typically appears
60,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check bite point and clutch smell after a hill start
Typical repair
Clutch & dual-mass flywheel · £700–£1,600
BodyworkMedium

Rear arch corrosion and stone chips

Typically appears
8+ years
What to inspect
Inspect arches and the bonnet
Typical repair
Body & corrosion repair · £250–£1,800
Body/InteriorMedium

Water ingress into the boot and rear cabin

Typically appears
40,000-60,000 miles or 5+ years
What to inspect
Lift the boot carpet to check the spare wheel well for standing water, dampness, or rust. Feel the rear seat bases for moisture caused by failing high-level brake light or rear vent seals.
Typical repair
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper) · £200–£800
Cooling SystemMedium

Water pump bearing failure and coolant leaks

Typically appears
40,000-70,000 miles
What to inspect
Shine a torch down the auxiliary belt side of the engine. Look for pink or red crusty coolant deposits around the water pump pulley and listen for a whining bearing noise at idle.
Typical repair
Cooling component replacement · £220–£750
Interior/ElectronicsMedium

x-touch infotainment screen delamination and freezing

Typically appears
5-8 years
What to inspect
Turn on the ignition and look for visible air bubbles under the touchscreen surface. Tap the corners of the screen to ensure touch inputs register without lagging or freezing.
Typical repair
Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200

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