These are issues documented for the Toyota Agya in general - things to check for, not a diagnosis of any particular car. Whether a specific car has one depends on its age, mileage, service history and how it was used.
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Braking System - Electronic · severity: Moderate to High - per the source article, the defect can cause the brake booster to not work at optimal level, potentially requiring more brake pedal effort and increasing stopping distance. This is a genuine braking-performance and safety-relevant defect, not a cosmetic or convenience issue. · confidence: 58/100 · 2 cited sources
Applies to: 1.0L 1KR-VE 3-cylinder petrol (DOHC, multi-point injection, VVT-i) - not every engine this model has been sold with
ⓘ Not yet individually classified
What To Check
Per the real recall description, increased brake pedal effort and/or longer stopping distance are the practical symptoms if this defect is present and unaddressed - genuinely something a buyer could notice on a test drive that includes a real braking assessment (not just light urban driving), though a VIN-based recall check is more reliable than driving impression alone since the defect's severity may vary.
Safety-Spec Gap (No ESC, No Parking Sensors) & Rear Visibility Limitation
Safety Equipment / Visibility · severity: Moderate - the absence of ESC specifically is a real, meaningful safety-equipment gap relative to many segment rivals, though not itself a malfunction. The visibility limitation is a real practical concern, particularly relevant for reversing/parking given the also-absent parking sensors. · confidence: 50/100 · 3 cited sources
Applies to: 1.0L 3-cylinder petrol (naturally aspirated, Daihatsu-sourced), 49kW/89Nm, 5-speed… - not every engine this model has been sold with
ⓘ Not yet individually classified
Symptoms to watch for
No ESC or parking sensors fitted on any SA trim, per AutoTrader SA's dedicated review - only 2 airbags, ABS, and rear ISOFIX anchors are standard safety equipment
Reduced rear three-quarter visibility from thick C-pillars and tapering rear side windows - relevant when reversing or checking blind spots, compounded by the lack of parking sensors
What To Check
ESC and parking sensor fitment should be confirmed directly against the specific vehicle's spec sheet. The rear visibility limitation is genuinely and directly detectable during a test drive, particularly when reversing.
This is everything documented for this issue - no repair-cost estimate or TSB/recall reference was found for it, so there's nothing further behind a full report for this specific finding.
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Estimated Service Costs
Major service
R 1,750
Annual upkeep
R 2,100
Brake job (pads/discs)
R 2,000
Filter kit
R 450
Estimate only. No dedicated South African service-cost figure was found for this exact model. Based on the Toyota Aygo, the closest comparable small Toyota. Treat these numbers as a rough guide and get a direct quote.
This guide summarises documented, sourced findings for the Toyota Agya generally. It is not an assessment of any specific vehicle - mileage, service history and condition vary by example. A full AutoLytiQs™ report checks a specific listing for sale against this data plus a live South African market valuation, to tell you whether that exact vehicle is a good buy.
