Toyota Aygo

Hatchback (3-door and 5-door variants across its two generations) · 2005 to 2022

The Toyota Aygo is a compact city car that was sold new in the UK from 2005 until 2022, when it was replaced by the larger, crossover-styled Aygo X. Developed jointly with Citroen and Peugeot (as the C1 and 107/108), the Aygo shared its platform and engines with these French-built siblings but was marketed through Toyota's dealer network. The first generation (2005 to 2014) was offered mainly as a three-door, while the second generation (2014 to 2022) switched to a five-door-only line-up with a reworked front end echoing Toyota's wider design language. Power always came from a small three-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual or automated manual gearbox depending on trim and year. Popular with first-time drivers, young families needing a second car, and anyone wanting low running costs, the Aygo remains a common sight on UK roads and is widely available on the used market in a range of trims and limited special editions.

Fuel and powertrain options

The Toyota Aygo is sold in the UK with the following powertrain options across its current and recent model years:

Petrol

Things to check at MOT

Below are common inspection items that owners and technicians often pay attention to on the Toyota Aygo. These align with standard DVSA MOT criteria. Every individual vehicle is different, and the MOT history of a specific car can be checked on gov.uk using its registration plate.

Front tyre wear patterns, which can indicate worn suspension bushes or incorrect tracking on these light city cars
Rear brake shoes and drums, as many Aygos use a rear drum set-up that can seize or wear unevenly if underused
Exhaust system and underbody corrosion, particularly on earlier (2005 to 2014) examples that have seen regular winter use
Unusual rattles from the timing chain area on the 1.0-litre engine, worth listening for on start-up
Electrical faults such as dashboard warning lights, central locking glitches or non-functioning electric windows

Frequently asked questions

Is the Toyota Aygo still available to buy new in the UK?

No. The original Aygo hatchback was sold new in the UK from 2005 to 2022. It was replaced by the Toyota Aygo X, a taller, crossover-styled model, so used Aygo hatchbacks are now only available on the second-hand market.

What should I check on an Aygo's MOT history before buying?

Always look up the car's full MOT history on the official DVSA MOT history checker via gov.uk. This free service shows past advisories, failures and mileage records, which can highlight recurring issues like corrosion or brake wear specific to that vehicle.

Does the Toyota Aygo have a diesel option?

No. Throughout its time on sale in the UK, the Aygo was offered exclusively with small petrol engines, typically a 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit, so there is no diesel version to look for.

Is the Aygo a cheap car to tax in the UK?

Vehicle tax depends on the car's registration date, CO2 emissions and current VED rules, which change over time. Rather than relying on a fixed figure, check the car's exact tax status and rate using its registration number on the gov.uk vehicle tax checker.

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