2017 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · AX66 CTK

This 2017 Toyota Aygo presents a notably clean DVSA roadworthiness profile, with its most recent test on 21 January 2026 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded against it. Across five documented MOT events spanning 2023 to early 2026, the vehicle has passed every examination cleanly, with a single failed entry on 15 January 2024 that itself recorded no defects, likely the result of a procedural or retest-related entry rather than a mechanical issue. The complete absence of advisories over a three-year testing window is a particularly strong indicator of structural and component health, as advisories typically flag emerging wear items such as tyre tread approaching the legal limit, brake pad or disc wear, early corrosion on suspension arms or subframes, or exhaust deterioration. For a nine-year-old city car, this level of recorded cleanliness is above average and reflects a vehicle that has consistently met DVSA standards without any component requiring monitored attention at the time of test. Mileage accumulation has been moderate and consistent for the vehicle's age, with 65,466 miles recorded across roughly nine years, equating to an average of around 7,274 miles per year. This rate sits comfortably within expected parameters for a small petrol-powered city car of this generation, which typically sees usage skewed towards urban and short-journey driving. There are no significant gaps in annual mileage progression that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, nor any sudden spikes that would indicate an unusually high-use period or potential odometer discrepancy. Mechanically, this kind of steady, moderate usage tends to be kinder to components than either very low mileage with long stationary periods or exceptionally high mileage that accelerates wear on clutches, suspension bushes, brake discs, and engine internals. The consistent annual testing pattern combined with this mileage profile points to a vehicle that has remained in regular, active service. Given the complete absence of advisories across all recorded tests, the priority during a pre-purchase inspection shifts from chasing flagged components to a general condition assessment appropriate for a small car approaching its tenth year. Particular attention should be paid to the areas most commonly affected on Aygos of this vintage, namely the rear suspension beam bushes and coil springs, which can deteriorate and produce clonking or knocking noises over speed humps and uneven surfaces. On a test drive, listen for any knocking from the rear axle over rougher tarmac, as well as for front suspension creaks or rattles that could indicate worn wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links. Steering should feel precise without excess play or vibration through the wheel, and the manual gearbox if fitted should select cleanly without crunching, particularly into second or reverse when cold. Braking performance and chassis condition are the other key areas to verify in person, since MOT records cannot capture subjective pedal feel or the onset of corrosion beneath plastic trim panels. During the test drive, the brake pedal should feel firm with no excessive travel, and there should be no pulling to either side under firm braking, which would indicate a binding caliper or a seized brake piston. A useful check is to drive at low speed with the window down and listen for any scraping or grinding from the front wheels, suggesting worn pads contacting the discs. The underside of the vehicle should be inspected on a ramp for any surface corrosion on the rear suspension beam, exhaust downpipe, or subframe mounting points, areas that may not yet trigger an MOT advisory but warrant close scrutiny at this age. Finally, confirming full service history including regular oil and filter changes will provide the most reliable indication of long-term engine health for a Toyota 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit of this mileage.