2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · DP67 EDF

A clear pattern emerges from the DVSA test history of this 2018 Toyota Aygo: a sustained record of clean roadworthiness at annual MOT tests, interrupted only by a consistent run of tyre-related advisories in 2022 and 2023. The most recent test on 24 April 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the two preceding tests in 2025 and 2024 also passed without any advisories, indicating that the vehicle has settled into a stable, defect-free state at the time of inspection. The advisory items that did appear were confined exclusively to the tyres, with no recorded failures, no brake, suspension, steering, exhaust, lighting, or structural advisories, and no corrosion concerns raised across any of the four recorded tests. This is a coherent and uninterrupted testing sequence with no gaps, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in active use and presented for inspection on a consistent annual basis. The recorded mileage of 12,052 miles against an eight-year registration places this Aygo at roughly 1,500 miles per year on average, which is markedly low for a vehicle of its age and segment. Such a low annual accumulation is characteristic of a car used predominantly for short urban journeys, light errands, or occasional weekend use rather than sustained daily commuting. Mechanically, low-mileage vehicles of this age can experience accelerated ageing of certain components through underuse rather than wear: brake discs and pads can develop surface corrosion from infrequent operation, rubber items such as tyres, drive belts, and suspension bushes can perish through age rather than mileage, and the 12-volt battery can lose capacity if the vehicle has stood for extended periods between uses. The advisories recorded for tyre cracking and perishing in 2022 and 2023 are consistent with age-related rubber degradation rather than tread wear alone, which aligns with the low-mileage usage profile. Given that the only flagged items in the MOT history relate to tyres, particular attention should be paid to the condition of all four tyres during a physical inspection, including sidewall cracking, tread depth measurement, and any uneven wear patterns that could point to alignment or suspension geometry issues. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes or shock absorber wear given the vehicle's age, even though no such items have yet been recorded. Check the steering for any pulling to one side or vibration through the wheel, as low-mileage cars can develop uneven front brake disc corrosion that causes pedal pulsation or judder under braking. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive, with no sponginess or excessive travel, and the parking brake should hold the vehicle securely on an incline. Finally, inspect the exhaust for any blue smoke on start-up or under acceleration, which would indicate oil consumption issues not visible from MOT data alone, and listen for any timing chain rattle from the engine on cold start, as this is a known wear item on higher-mileage Toyota three-cylinder engines of this era even if it has not yet manifested at 12,000 miles. Verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after ignition and that the cooling fan operates correctly, as electrical and cooling system faults would not necessarily appear in an MOT. Under the bonnet, look for signs of oil seepage around the cam cover gasket and check that the coolant reservoir is clean and at the correct level. With the clean recent test record and consistent testing pattern, this Aygo presents a low-risk proposition, but the age-related tyre advisories serve as a reminder that even lightly used vehicles require periodic replacement of perishable rubber components regardless of the odometer reading.