2016 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · FD66 ACU

The Toyota Aygo’s MOT history presents a stable but concerning pattern of recent failures with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle passed purely on procedural compliance rather than mechanical condition. The most recent test on 18 February 2026 at 121,454 miles passed without advisories, yet the preceding failure on 30 January 2026—just five days earlier—indicates the tester found no critical issues requiring a retest. This inconsistency raises questions about whether underlying wear, such as suspension components or brake binding, was overlooked or deemed non-immediate. The absence of defects across all five tests implies either meticulous maintenance or deferred repairs, but the repeated failures without explanation point to potential gaps in thorough inspection. The Aygo’s mileage accumulation is aggressive for its age, averaging over 12,000 miles annually, with the last 11,000 miles covered in just over a year—from 99,330 miles in January 2024 to 121,454 miles in February 2026. This rapid usage suggests heavy reliance on the vehicle, which typically accelerates wear on consumables like tyres, brake pads, and suspension bushes. The January 2025 tests at 110,149 miles, both passed and failed within days, further highlight a possible pattern of deferred maintenance or inconsistent servicing. Without advisories, it’s impossible to confirm whether critical components—such as coil springs, ball joints, or brake discs—have been neglected, but the mileage alone demands scrutiny of these high-wear areas. A buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension system, given the high mileage and lack of advisories on wear items. Check for degraded suspension bushes, worn coil springs, or uneven tyre wear, which could indicate alignment or binding issues. The brakes should be tested for binding calipers or uneven pad wear, as the MOT record offers no insight into their condition despite the vehicle’s heavy usage. Structural integrity is less of a concern without corrosion advisories, but a close examination of the subframe, exhaust mounts, and rear trailing arms is prudent given the mileage. If the previous owner maintained meticulous records, they should be reviewed for servicing intervals—particularly on brake fluid, differentials, and timing belt—though the MOT history provides no such clues.