Rear arch corrosion and stone chips
Inspect · Inspect arches and the bonnet

What the known faults on this Toyota Aygo typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
The single priciest documented job on the 2014–2024 Toyota Aygo is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,020–£8,600 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Rear arch corrosion and stone chips
Inspect · Inspect arches and the bonnet
Clutch wear from town and learner use
Inspect · Check bite point and clutch smell after a hill start
x-touch infotainment screen delamination and freezing
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.
Rear silencer (backbox) corrosion and blowing
Inspect · Start the engine and listen at the rear bumper for a raspy, blowing exhaust note. Visually inspect the weld where the pipe meets the rear silencer for severe flaking rust or soot trails.
Battery drain from short-trip use
Inspect · Cold-crank and charging check
Water ingress into the boot and rear cabin
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.
Water pump bearing failure and coolant leaks
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.
1.0 VVT-i oil consumption on higher-mileage cars
Inspect · Check oil level and top-up history
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.