2010 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · EX10 ACO

The Toyota Aygo presented a current MOT pass dated 1 May 2026 at 65,722 miles, yet the underlying maintenance trend is worsening rather than stable. The pass came one day after a failure on 30 April 2026 at 65,707 miles for ineffective windscreen wiper, offside front position lamp, nearside rear position lamp and registration plate lamp. Those lighting and visibility defects were clearly rectified quickly. Persistent advisories from that test reveal creeping mechanical degradation across the front suspension and braking system. Recorded mileage remains low for a sixteen year old vehicle, standing at 65,722 miles or roughly 4,100 miles per year overall. The available history shows 45,940 miles on 23 April 2024, rising to 55,514 miles on 3 May 2025 and 65,707 miles on 30 April 2026. That equates to about ten thousand miles covered in each of the last two years, indicating the car shifted from light use to regular commuting without any gap in testing. Earlier records are absent from this extract, but the recent pattern is consistent and unbroken. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension bushes and brake components flagged repeatedly. The tester noted cracking anti-roll bar drop link bushes and wishbone arm rubber bushes on both front corners in the latest test, conditions traced back to worn bushes advised in 2024. Front brake discs showed lipping and corrosion in 2025 and again in 2026, now accompanied by thinning pads. Exhaust corrosion appeared as a fresh advisory in 2026, suggesting structural rust is beginning on the system. Rear tyres exhibit sidewall and tread cracking across three consecutive tests, a sign of aged rubber rather than acute damage. Recurring trivial failures point to lax pre-MOT preparation by previous keepers. Failing on washer fluid in 2024 and wiper blades plus lamps in 2026 shows basic upkeep was skipped until forced. The steady spread of suspension bush cracks and brake disc wear marks a vehicle where consumable items were not renewed proactively. Prospective owners should budget for immediate replacement of front drop links, wishbone bushes, brake discs and pads, and a full exhaust inspection.