Known APK problem
Toyota Aygo I: windows and visibility
On the Toyota Aygo I the APK inspector finds windows and visibility problems 60% more often than on cars of the same age: at 13–15 years 8.4%, against about 5.3% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Chips or cracks in the windscreen in the field of view, or worn wipers.
How to check it at the viewing
Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.
Ask the seller: Has the windscreen been replaced, or have chips been repaired?
By age
Share of inspected Toyota Aygo Is with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Aygo I | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 – 12 years | B | 7.0% | 4.4% | 1.6× |
| 13 – 15 years | B | 8.4% | 5.3% | 1.6× |
| 16+ years | B | 8.1% | 6.8% | 1.2× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 13–15 years
| Model | Windows and visibility | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Aygo I | 8.4% | 1.6× |
| Fiat 500 (312) | 4.9% | 0.9× |
| Citroën C1 I | 8.0% | 1.5× |
| Peugeot 107 | 8.0% | 1.5× |
| Ford Ka II | 5.1% | 1.0× |
| Suzuki Alto (2009) | 8.2% | 1.5× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Toyota Aygo I often have windows and visibility problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 13–15 years the inspector found a windows and visibility defect on 8.4% of inspected Toyota Aygo Is, against about 5.3% of all cars of the same age (1.6×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the windows and visibility on a used Toyota Aygo I?
Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know