2007 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · FP56 OPJ

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is critical and shows a clear worsening trend in mechanical and structural integrity. The most recent MOT test in February 2023 at 140,045 miles resulted in a catastrophic failure involving multiple high-priority defects. The tester identified significant structural corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear vehicle assemblies, compromising the rigidity of the chassis. When combined with a leaking hydraulic brake system and an excessively corroded brake pipe, the vehicle has reached a point of terminal mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Between February 2021 at 127,340 miles and February 2022 at 132,016 miles, the car covered roughly 4,700 miles, indicating relatively low annual use. However, the three-year gap since the last recorded test in 2023 relative to to June 2026 suggests the vehicle has either sat stationary or is being operated without a valid certificate of safety inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody, as the 2023 failure noted deep structural rust that is often cost-prohibitive to rectify on an older Aygo. The history shows recurring issues with braking components, specifically inner brake discs and pads reaching wear limits multiple times before the final hydraulic pipe failure. The repeated neglect of anti-roll bar bushes and the failed wheel bearing indicate a pattern where previous owners only addressed faults once an MOT test failure occurred. Given the structural degradation and the leaking brake lines, this vehicle presents a high risk regarding long-term safety and roadworthiness.