2008 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · EX08 DTY

The most recent MOT test passed on 19 February 2026 with no defects recorded. When evaluating the overall maintenance trend, the vehicle shows signs of intermittent attention to minor consumables, such as bulbs and wiper blades, which led to failures in 2022 and 2024. While the most recent result is clean, the history of failures regarding the parking brake and the supplementary restraint system (SRS) indicates that the vehicle has experienced significant mechanical or electrical lapses in the past. However, the lack of defects in the latest test suggests that the immediate roadworthiness is currently stable. With 108,346 miles recorded over approximately 18 years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 6,000 miles per year. This is relatively low mileage for a vehicle of this age, suggesting it has likely been used for short urban trips or has sat idle for periods. While lower mileage generally implies less wear on the engine and gearbox, it can also mean that components like rubber seals, suspension bushes, and tyres may suffer from age-related perishing rather than mechanical wear. The moderate usage profile is typical for a city car, but it requires a cautious approach to inspecting time-sensitive components. A critical point for a prospective buyer is the advisory from February 2025 regarding blue smoke during acceleration. This is a significant indicator of potential engine oil consumption, which could stem from worn valve stem seals or piston rings. During your test drive, pay close attention to the exhaust for any visible smoke during hard acceleration and listen for any irregular engine noises or heavy idling. Furthermore, the advisory regarding the offside front tyre being worn on the edge suggests a possible wheel alignment issue or worn suspension components. You should inspect all tyres for uneven wear patterns and listen for any clunks or knocks from the front suspension when navigating uneven surfaces, as this could indicate failing bushes or ball joints. Given the previous failure of the parking brake and the SRS warning lamp, you must verify that the airbag warning light goes out once the engine is running and that the handbrake engages firmly without excessive travel. Check for any signs of binding calipers by feeling if the car pulls to one side during braking or if there is excessive heat coming from a single wheel after a drive. Because of the vehicle's age and relatively low annual mileage, also inspect the tyre sidewalls for cracking or perishing and check the service book to ensure that fluids like engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid have been changed according to the manufacturer's time intervals rather than just mileage intervals.