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Faults and service for this model with this engine

Toyota Aygo 10 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108)

Petrol · 2022–now

2
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All about the Toyota Aygo 10All about the 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108) engine

The 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108) engine was fitted to the Toyota Aygo 10 (2022–now). In the EU that is 99.0 % of all new cars of this generation.

Versions: 1.0 72 hp, 1.0.

The most expensive known risk is water pump seal leak (coolant loss): it usually appears at 50,000–150,000 km and costs €200–450 to fix.

Engine faults ✓ Checked against sources (10/2026)

✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.

Water pump seal leak (coolant loss)

usually 50,000–150,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Coolant level drops, pink or coloured crust around the pump, rising temperature; sometimes a whine

Fix: Replace the water pump and gasket, refill with Toyota-type coolant and bleed; check the level regularly because the system holds little coolant

€200–450

Oxygen (lambda) sensor fault, catalyst code P0420

usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part

Signs: Engine light with P0420 or sensor codes, rough idle, failed emissions test

Fix: Read live data and check for exhaust leaks first; replace the upstream sensor before condemning the catalyst

€100–300

Gearboxes

Manual

Clutch wear

usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Slipping, high bite point

Fix: Replace clutch kit

€500–900

Service plan for this engine

Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,200–4,950. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.

Intervals and typical prices for the Toyota Aygo 10 with the 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.

ItemIntervalTypical price
Engine oil + oil filterEngineevery 15,000 km or every 12 months€70–150
Cabin (pollen) filterClimateevery 15,000 km or every 12 months€15–40
Brake fluidBrakesevery 24 months€50–95
A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climateevery 24 months€70–150
Air filterEngineevery 30,000 km or every 24 months€15–45
Spark plugsIgnitionevery 60,000 km or every 48 months€50–160
Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngineevery 120,000 km€70–180
Coolant replacementCoolingevery 150,000 km or every 96 months€70–150
Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engineevery 150,000 km€0–120
Manual gearbox oilTransmissionevery 150,000 km€60–130
Front brake padsBrakesusually at 30,000–60,000 km€60–150
Front brake discs + padsBrakesusually at 60,000–120,000 km€150–320
Rear brake padsBrakesusually at 50,000–90,000 km€50–130
Tyres (set of 4)Wheelsusually at 40,000–60,000 km€320–700
Wiper bladesBodychecked at service€20–50
12V batteryElectricalchecked at service€100–220

Versions of this engine in the Toyota Aygo 10

VersionShareYearsCO₂Fuel use
1.0 Petrol998 cm³ · 53 kW (72 hp)97.2 %2023–2025110 g/km4.9 L
1.0 Petrol998 cm³1.8 %2025–2025108 g/km6.0 L

Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.

Official recalls

Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (6). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.

  • Visibility Audio Head Unit Replacement on Certain Aygo X17/06/2024 · R/2024/195
  • Electronics / software On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.12/10/2023 · R/2023/279
  • Suspension / axles Certain transmission front suspension and battery terminal fixings may not be tightened correctly.24/04/2023 · R/2023/059
  • Brakes / ABS / ESP Possibility of a wrong brake pedal installed.21/11/2022 · R/2022/286
  • Airbag Curtain shield airbag straps that support proper airbag deployment might not have been routed correctly14/11/2022 · R/2022/288
  • Other Due to an improper lubricant used during the manufacturing process the improper lubricant might contaminate the vacuum check valve14/11/2022 · R/2022/311

Common questions

What are the biggest risks of the Toyota Aygo 10 with the 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108) engine?

The faults with the highest risk: water pump seal leak (coolant loss) (50,000–150,000 km, €200–450).

Does the Toyota Aygo 10 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108) have a timing belt or a chain?

Chain.

Which oil does the Toyota Aygo 10 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108) need?

5W-30 / 0W-20 · API SL/SN · ~3.2 L · every 15,000 km.

Other models with the 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108) engine

Toyota Yaris III 2011–2020Toyota Yaris II 2005–2011Peugeot 107 / 108 2005–2021Citroën C1 2005–2022Toyota Aygo II 2014–2022Toyota Aygo I 2005–2014

Sources and notes

Main sources for the faults of this engine:

Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →

Updated 29/10/2026