2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · EX68 RVO

Recurring tyre wear and repeated lighting faults define this 2018 Toyota Aygo's recent MOT record, with both issues appearing across consecutive test cycles. In May 2026 the car initially failed on a dangerous offside front tyre with tread below the 1.6mm legal minimum, a non-functioning offside rear stop lamp, and an inoperative offside rear position lamp, before passing the same day with only a minor windscreen defect remaining. This mirrors the May 2025 test, which also saw an initial failure for an inoperative offside stop lamp alongside advisories for both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges. The pattern suggests these defects were rectified promptly to secure passes, but the fact that the same front tyres were flagged as borderline in 2025 and then one was found dangerously worn in 2026 indicates wear was allowed to progress rather than being addressed when first advised. Earlier history is cleaner, with passes and no recorded defects in 2021, 2023, and 2024. Recorded mileage stands at 70,785 miles over roughly eight years, averaging around 8,850 miles annually, which is typical for a car of this age and class. There is a notable gap in the test history between December 2021 and June 2023, consistent with the extended MOT validity arrangements of that period rather than any recorded lapse, and mileage accumulation appears steady rather than erratic. This usage profile is unremarkable for a small city car and does not point to either excessive drivetrain wear or prolonged standing, though the predominantly short-journey use typical of this segment can accelerate wear on exhaust components and brakes, neither of which has been flagged in the record. The front tyres wearing on their edges across two consecutive years is the item most deserving of scrutiny. Edge wear on both front tyres can indicate incorrect tracking or wheel alignment, under-inflation, or worn suspension components such as front suspension bushes or ball joints allowing geometry to shift under load. On a test drive, check whether the steering wheel sits centred on a straight road, whether the car pulls to either side under braking or cruising, and listen for knocks or clunks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces. Ask to see evidence that alignment was checked when the tyres were replaced, and inspect the current front tyres for any recurrence of uneven shoulder wear, which would suggest an unresolved underlying cause. The repeated offside rear lamp failures, occurring in both 2025 and 2026, warrant a check of the rear lamp cluster and its wiring. Verify that all stop, tail, and indicator functions operate correctly and consistently, and look for condensation inside the lamp unit or corrosion on the bulb holders and connectors, which are common causes of intermittent electrical faults. The windscreen damage noted in 2026 should be inspected to confirm it remains outside the driver's line of sight and has not spread, as a small chip can develop into a crack requiring full replacement. Finally, confirm the rectification work from the May 2026 failure was completed properly, since the dangerous tyre and lighting defects were resolved within the same day, and a prospective buyer should verify the replacement tyre matches the specification and condition of its axle partner.