2017 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · GD17 KGV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding front-end suspension components. The most recent test in December 2025 at 39,041 miles flagged severe deterioration of both front-side anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers. This follows a failure in December 2024 where both front lower suspension arm bushes were identified as worn. While the car passed after these repairs, the recurring nature of suspension faults indicates that the rubber components are reaching their service limit despite the low mileage. At 39,041 miles, this nine-year-old Aygo has averaged approximately 4,338 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the records, with only 4,793 miles put on between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. However, low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber parts due to age, as seen in the November 2022 advisory regarding tyre perishing and cracking. The data suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, which accelerates material fatigue. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension to ensure the anti-roll bar ball joints and lower arm bushes were actually replaced and not merely adjusted. The parking brake also requires verification, as the excessive movement failure in late 2024 suggests the mechanism may be out of adjustment or showing seizing. Given the history of perishing tyres in 2022, the sidewalls of all tyres must be checked for dry rot, as low tread depth often masks age-related degradation of the rubber compound.