2016 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · FN66 CTZ

The defining mechanical theme across this Aygo's MOT history is a recurring pattern of suspension and brake wear advisories accumulating over the last three test cycles, with the most recent pass on 2 September 2025 emerging as the first clean result since 2021. The vehicle failed its 13 September 2024 test with advisories covering both front anti-roll bar linkage pins and bushes and corrosion on both front lower suspension arms, although no items were categorised as immediate failures. The following retest on 20 September 2024 cleared the failure but carried over the corrosion finding on the offside rear brake hose ferrule. The 2023 test recorded nearside front brake disc wear and a braking imbalance advisory on the nearside front, alongside ferrule corrosion on both rear brake hoses, indicating that the braking and suspension hardware has been gradually accumulating age-related defects over successive tests. The 2025 pass is positive but represents only a single clean test after several years of recorded wear items. Recorded mileage stands at 27,395 miles over a ten-year life, equating to roughly 2,740 miles annually, which is well below the national average for a vehicle of this age. There are no significant gaps in the annual MOT testing record, with tests recorded in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating the vehicle has remained on the road continuously. This low annual mileage with consistent use suggests moderate but steady component wear rather than the heavy-use wear pattern often seen on higher-mileage small cars. The recurring advisories on suspension components and brake hoses at this mileage level are consistent with gradual age-related deterioration rather than excessive mechanical stress, but they do indicate that rubber and ferrous components are beginning to reach the point where replacement is the next logical step. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas to inspect on a physical appraisal are the front suspension assembly, particularly the anti-roll bar link pins and bushes on both sides, and the front lower suspension arms for any visible corrosion beyond the surface level recorded in 2024. On a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension when traversing uneven road surfaces or speed bumps, particularly over undulations taken at low speed, as worn anti-roll bar bushes commonly produce audible clonks under these conditions. The steering should feel tight without excessive play at the front wheels, and any vagueness or rattling through the front end would warrant closer inspection of the lower arm corrosion. Steering pull under braking or uneven braking response should also be evaluated, given the 2023 advisory regarding nearside front brake imbalance and disc wear. The braking system requires targeted checks given the repeated ferrule corrosion advisories on the rear brake hoses in 2023 and 2024. Inspect the visible sections of the rear brake hoses for any surface rust, weeping, or brittleness, particularly at the metal-to-rubber unions, and confirm that the brake pedal feels firm without sponginess or excessive travel, which would indicate hose deterioration internally. The nearside front brake disc, flagged as worn and pitted in 2023, should be checked for any lip on the outer edge, vibration or judder through the steering wheel under braking, and any grinding or squealing noises that would indicate the disc has worn beyond a serviceable state. Finally, while the most recent test recorded no advisories, the cumulative history of suspension and brake component wear suggests budgeting for replacement of the anti-roll bar drop links and bushes, potential renewal of the front lower suspension arms, and inspection of the rear brake hoses is prudent before committing to purchase.