2011 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · DV61 BZP

The most recent MOT (7 Oct 2025) was a clean pass at 94 400 mi, so the car has just cleared the latest test with no recorded defects. That suggests any serious problems identified three months earlier have been remedied, but the history shows a clear pattern of brake‑related failures and tyre wear that re‑appeared after a year of relatively minor issues. In July 2025 the vehicle failed with a long list of safety‑critical items: both front and rear service brakes showed no recorded effort, the brake efficiency was below requirement, and the front axle was more than 50 % imbalanced. At the same time the off‑side front and rear tyres were at the legal limit, the exhaust system had major leaks front and rear, the ABS warning lamp was on, and the washer system was ineffective. These are all signs of a deteriorating braking system and ageing exhaust components that, if left unchecked, could lead to costly repairs and a safety risk on the road. Earlier, in March 2024, the car also failed, but the defects were limited to a non‑functional hazard warning switch, a low‑aim off‑side headlamp and a front tyre at the legal limit. The subsequent March 2024 pass only noted a condensation lamp fault, which is minor. The 2023 MOT was completely clean. The recurrence of brake and tyre warnings after a year of relatively minor faults indicates a worsening trend rather than a stable one – the problems were not isolated incidents but have escalated from tyre wear to full brake system failure and exhaust leaks. Mileage at 94 400 mi for a 15‑year‑old Aygo works out to about 6 300 mi per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age.