2011 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · BJ11 RYG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards worsening mechanical and structural degradation. While it passed the most recent test in November 2025 at 153,304 miles, the volume of advisories has increased significantly compared to earlier years. The transition from a clean record in 2021 and 2022 to a list of suspension and structural issues indicates that the vehicle is reaching the end of the service life for various wear components. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 10,200 miles per year over the fifteen-year period. Between November 2022 and November 2025, the car covered 36,942 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 12,300 miles annually. There are no gaps in the testing to suggest long periods of standing. The consistent mileage suggests the car has been used as a daily driver, which explains the accelerated wear on rubber components and suspension bushings seen in the later inspections. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the underbody due to the corroded rear under vehicle structure noted in the 2025 test. The recurring issues with worn suspension arm pins, anti-roll bar linkages, and axle swivel bushes suggest the entire rear suspension geometry is beginning to fail simultaneously. Specific attention should be paid to the offside front drive shaft boot, which was previously flagged as severely deteriorated in 2023, to ensure it has been replaced to prevent joint failure. The repeated advisories for perished and cracked tyres in both 2024 and 2025 indicate that basic preventative maintenance on consumables has been neglected by the previous owner. Given the external corrosion on the rear shock absorber casings, these units likely require replacement soon to maintain handling stability. The vehicle represents a high-mileage example where the cost of upcoming suspension and structural repairs may soon exceed the market value of the car.