2016 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · FN66 BOH

This 2016 Toyota Aygo presents a largely reassuring mechanical profile, anchored by an unbroken run of MOT passes at the most recent two tests, with the September 2025 pass issued alongside only minor advisories rather than any active failures. The single recorded failure, in October 2023, was limited to a badly distorted nearside rear road wheel which, given the recurring advisory notation of wheel distortion on the offside front in late 2022, points to a minor but persistent issue with kerbing damage or impact distortion to the wheels rather than any deeper structural or suspension concern. Across the four recorded tests, the defect list is conspicuously short, and there is no history of brake, suspension, exhaust, lighting, or corrosion advisories, which is a strong indicator that the fundamental safety-critical systems remain in sound order for a vehicle of this age and class. The advisory items recorded at the latest test are the only outstanding observations and warrant attention, but none of them represent an immediate failure risk. With 75,015 miles recorded over a ten-year life, the Aygo is accumulating around 7,500 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a small city car of this vintage and consistent with the sort of mixed urban and short-commute use the model is engineered to endure. There are no multi-year gaps in the MOT record suggesting a prolonged period off the road, nor is there any evidence of an unusually rapid mileage increase between tests that might indicate a heavy-use phase or clock irregularity. At this mileage, consumable wear on the clutch, braking components, and tyres is to be expected, but the absence of any brake pad, disc, or tyre tread advisories across the recorded history suggests the car has not been run excessively hard and that wear items have been replaced in a timely manner. The advisory concerning a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and on its edge is the most immediate item to verify on inspection, as edge wear on a small car can be symptomatic of camber misalignment, worn suspension linkages, or simply prolonged kerbing. On a test drive, the buyer should pay particular attention to any pulling to one side under braking, uneven steering self-centring, or a clonking noise from the front suspension over speed humps, all of which would point to a more serious underlying geometry or bush issue rather than just a worn tyre. The nearside front should be checked for any uneven shoulder wear, and the offside front should be examined for similar edge wear given the 2022 advisory that the wheel itself was slightly distorted. The engine oil leak advisory, noted as not excessive, is common on a ten-year-old Aygo and is frequently linked to the camshaft cover gasket or rear main seal area weeping under load. It is worth inspecting the underside of the engine bay and the area beneath the car for fresh oil residue, and during a test drive listening for any change in engine note on warm-up, which could indicate the leak worsening. A cold start and idle observation will also reveal any associated blue smoke or rough running, which would elevate the concern from a minor weep to a more pressing gasket or seal issue. The advisory for items removed from the driver's view of the windscreen is a simple compliance check, typically resolved by repositioning phone mounts or dashcams, and should not influence any mechanical purchasing decision provided it is addressed before the next test.