Aston Martin Cygnet
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 261 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
98%
Total Tests
261
Highest Pass Rate
2011 (98%)
Years Covered
3
About the Aston Martin Cygnet
The Aston Martin Cygnet was MOT tested 261 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2011 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 98%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 98% from 126 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 97%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 29,042 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 26,228 miles.
Compared to the Aston Martin brand average of 94%, the Cygnet performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Aston Martin range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Aston Martin Cygnet by Year
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Questions about the Aston Martin Cygnet
Is the Aston Martin Cygnet reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2011 to 2014), the Aston Martin Cygnet averages a 98% MOT pass rate, from 261 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 16 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 98%.
Which year Aston Martin Cygnet has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet has the highest MOT pass rate at 98%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 97%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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