2010 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · EX10 ABO

The vehicle achieved a Pass at its most recent MOT test conducted on 8 August 2026, although this outcome was accompanied by four advisories that warrant close attention. Reviewing the trajectory of the test history, the pattern suggests a broadly stable but aging vehicle where minor wear items are gradually accumulating rather than indicating a single acute failure. The earlier 2024 test recorded a failure due to a rough nearside front wheel bearing, which subsequently cleared at the retest, while the 2025 cycle similarly showed a failure for an incorrectly aimed nearside front headlamp that was resolved before the retest on the same day. The recurring nature of several advisories across consecutive tests, particularly the anti-roll bar linkage wear, the offside rear tyre perishing, and the corroded offside rear brake pipe, suggests progressive deterioration of components that are typical of a sixteen-year-old vehicle exposed to normal road conditions. With 89,714 miles recorded against a vehicle age of approximately sixteen years, the average annual mileage equates to roughly 5,607 miles, which is notably below the national average for a city car of this vintage. While lower mileage reduces wear on major mechanical assemblies such as the engine, transmission, and clutch, it often introduces a different set of age-related concerns. Extended periods of standing or infrequent use can accelerate corrosion on brake discs, leading to surface rust and potential binding of callipers, while rubber components throughout the underbody and suspension can perish from lack of regular flexing. The recorded mileage progression between tests is consistent, indicating no sudden high-mileage accumulation that would suggest long motorway commutes or commercial use. For a prospective buyer, the persistent anti-roll bar linkage and pin wear noted across multiple tests deserves direct physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension, particularly when traversing speed bumps, potholes, or during direction changes, as worn anti-roll bar bushes permit excessive play that compromises handling and cornering stability. The offside rear brake pipe flagged for corrosion in both 2024 and 2025 should be examined for any active weeping of brake fluid or further deterioration of the protective coating, as corroded brake lines represent a significant safety concern that can necessitate replacement of the affected section. Similarly, the central lower oil leak noted in 2026 should be monitored by checking the underside for fresh drips and observing whether the oil level on the dipstick drops between services, as although currently minor, oil leaks from engine seals and gaskets tend to progress over time on engines of this age. Beyond the recorded advisories, several age and usage-related items merit particular attention during physical inspection. The offside rear tyre has exhibited perishing across three consecutive tests, indicating that the sidewall rubber is reaching the end of its service life regardless of tread depth, and replacement should be factored into purchase negotiations. Inspect all four tyres for hairline cracking, particularly on the sidewalls, and verify that none are older than six years from their DOT date code. Given the low annual mileage, request verification of recent cambelt or timing chain service history, as Toyota Aygos of this era used timing chains, but confirm the engine oil and filter have been changed at least annually regardless of mileage to prevent internal sludge. Check the 12 volt battery for holding charge under load, as batteries older than five years frequently fail without warning in low-mileage vehicles. Finally, examine the rear silencer area for the temporary repair mentioned in the 2025 advisory, verify the exhaust mounting integrity, and confirm whether the gearbox oil, brake fluid, and coolant have been refreshed according to calendar-based service intervals rather than purely mileage-dependent schedules.