2008 TOYOTA AYGO1.0L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deteriorating suspension and braking components despite low mileage. The most recent test in December 2025 at 30,498 miles followed a failure just one day prior. That failure highlighted significant issues including excessively binding rear brakes and a minor binding on the offside front brake, along with poor parking brake efficiency. While the vehicle passed the retest after addressing the offside front suspension arm, the underlying condition suggests the suspension system is reaching the end of its service life due to age and corrosion rather than heavy use. At 18 years old, the mileage of 30,498 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 1,700 miles per year. This low usage explains the recurring issues with rubber-based components, such as perished tyres noted in 2015, 2016, and 2024. However, the low mileage has not protected the vehicle from environmentalrelatedrelated. The record shows persistent corrosion on all four coil springs dating back to 2020, with noted corrosion on the inner sills appearing in recent periods. A physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the inner sills and the state of the coil springs, as corrosion has been a consistent theme for years. The anti-roll bar linkages were flagged as worn in the December 2025 test and should be checked for any further play. Given the history of binding calipers and imbalanced braking, the buyer must verify that the recent brake repairs are properly functioning and that the parking brake remains effective to prevent future failure.