2020 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · FE20 YLM

Most recent MOT outcome The latest test on 21 May 2025 was a PASS, but it recorded the same three front‑suspension arm pins/bushes as “worn but not resulting in excessive movement”. The day before, on 20 May 2025, the car failed because the nearside rear tyre was a different size from its opposite tyre, the same front‑suspension pins were flagged, and the TPMS warning lamp was on. The failure was therefore largely a tyre‑size mismatch and a warning‑light issue rather than a new safety defect. Recurring mechanical pattern Across four consecutive MOTs (2023‑2025) the MOT notes repeatedly highlight wear on front suspension components – anti‑roll bar pins, lower anti‑roll bar pins, and lower suspension arm pins – all described as “worn but not resulting in excessive movement”. In addition, tyre‑related advisories appear in three of the four tests (nail in nearside rear tyre, tyre‑size mismatch, and a tyre‑wear warning on the off‑side front tyre). The only other item is a light oil mist on the off‑side front shock in 2023, which has not been mentioned again. Trend analysis The pattern of front‑suspension bushings being “worn but acceptable” has persisted for three years without escalation to a failure. This suggests a stable, low‑level wear rate rather than a rapidly deteriorating problem. However, the repeat appearance of the same items indicates that the parts have not been replaced and may be approaching the end of their useful life. The tyre‑size mismatch in 2025 is a one‑off advisory but points to a possible past tyre‑change that was not done to spec.