2022 Toyota Aygo X Exclusive VVT-I 1.0L Petrol · CP22 VPU

A single pair of advisories recorded on the 29 June 2026 test, concerning both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit and on their edges, defines the mechanical footprint of this 2022 Toyota Aygo X over its short MOT history. The previous test on 16 July 2025 passed with no defects recorded, so the record overall is sparse but free of failures or structural corrosion advisories. The fact that two advisories have appeared in quick succession on the same axle after a completely clean test the year before suggests that wear has accumulated rapidly between the two examinations, particularly across the front tyres. With no other components flagged across either inspection, the vehicle presents a relatively unremarkable roadworthiness profile aside from this specific front-axle concern, which warrants direct attention before purchase. At four years old and showing 10,623 miles, this Aygo X is recording only around 2,656 miles annually, a notably low accumulation rate for a vehicle of its age. Such modest usage typically means that wear items move slowly through their service life, but it also raises the possibility of extended standing periods, where components such as brake discs can corrode on the surface and tyres can develop flat spots or sidewall flex issues from prolonged static loading. The mileage gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests appears modest rather than pronounced, and there is no evidence in the record of the vehicle being off the road for multiple consecutive years, which would otherwise prompt concerns over dormant corrosion, brake seizure, or 12V battery degradation. The combination of low mileage and clean prior testing does not establish maintenance quality, but it does suggest that major mechanical components have seen limited operational stress. Given the front-edge tyre wear advisories, the prospective buyer should examine both front tyres critically for uneven shoulder wear, scalloping, or feathering, which can indicate misalignment, worn suspension linkages, or binding brake components. On a test drive, pay close attention to steering behaviour: any pull to one side under acceleration or braking, a wandering feel at speed, or vibration through the steering wheel above 40 mph would warrant further investigation into wheel geometry, tracking, and balancing. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly from the front MacPherson strut top mounts, anti-roll bar links, and lower wishbone bushes, as wear in any of these can accelerate inner or outer tyre shoulder wear. The braking system should also be assessed during the test drive, since the front discs and pads will be the primary wear contact for a front-engined, front-braked vehicle of this layout. A juddering brake pedal or pulsing under firm application suggests warped or corroded front discs, which is a common consequence of low-mileage urban use where brakes are repeatedly applied gently from low speed. Check that the car pulls away cleanly without any grinding or scraping, that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline, and that the brake pedal feels firm rather than spongy. Finally, inspect all four tyres for manufacture date stamps and confirm that the replacement fronts are of the correct size and speed rating, as fitting mismatched tyres is a frequent cause of the type of edge wear flagged on this particular vehicle.