2009 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · EA59 XXD

The 2009 Toyota Aygo presents a mixed maintenance picture. Its most recent MOT on 21 January 2026 at 98,843 miles shows a clear initial failure followed by a pass on the same day, indicating the owner rectified the critical faults promptly. However, the underlying trend is not one of steady improvement. The January 2026 failure for a binding offside rear brake and insufficient brake lever reserve travel points to a recurring hydraulic or mechanical issue. This is not a new problem; the record shows a binding offside rear brake was flagged as far back as January 2025, and severe grabbing on both rear brakes was a major failure item in January 2024. While the car passed each subsequent test, the repeated appearance of rear brake binding and imbalance suggests a persistent fault that has been managed rather than permanently resolved. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,814 miles per year. The record shows a gap of 3,918 miles between the January 2025 test (94,821 miles) and the January 2026 test (98,843 miles), which is consistent with light annual use. The earlier history from January 2024 (90,925 miles) confirms this pattern. Such low mileage typically reduces wear on major mechanical components but can introduce its own risks, including deterioration of rubber components like brake hoses and suspension bushes from age rather than use, and potential corrosion from prolonged standing. A buyer must inspect the rear braking system with particular diligence. The repeated advisories and failures for binding rear brakes, corroded brake pipes, and imbalance indicate a system that has required ongoing attention. The offside rear brake pipe was noted as corroded and covered in grease in January 2024, a condition that demands close examination of the entire rear brake line for structural integrity. The offside sill panel corrosion noted in January 2026 is a structural concern that requires a thorough check of the vehicle's underside and sill sections for progressive corrosion, especially given the car's age. The worn nearside front suspension arm bush and minor exhaust leaks, while less critical, confirm that routine wear items have been flagged and should be verified as serviceable.