2009 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · FN59 EEH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass in November 2023 at 100,759 miles. This result indicates an improving trend in maintenance compared to the previous year, where the car failed its initial test. While the 2022 test highlighted specific suspension and braking issues, the lack of any defects in the most recent record suggests the owner addressed the identified mechanical faults and maintained the vehicle effectively since. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 100,759 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,900 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 9,000 miles driven between the 2021 and 2022 tests, and another 9,100 miles between 2022 and 2023. This low mileage generally suggests less mechanical stress on the drivetrain, though it often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber-based components regardless of distance travelled. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows recurring worn inner suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages appearing in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Although these were cleared recently, the repetitive nature of these faults indicates the vehicle is prone to bushing wear in the front end. The offside rear service brake binding noted in 2022 should also be re-checked to ensure the caliper is not currently seizing due to inactivity. Structural integrity remains a key consideration given the history of corrosion on the rear axle beam and sub-frame in 2020 and 2021. While the tester did not find these areas seriously weakened at that time, corrosion on vehicles of this age is often progressive. A thorough visual check of the underbody and exhaust mounting points is necessary to ensure that the previously noted rust has not advanced into a structural failure since the last inspection.