2009 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · GF59 VTY

A clean and stable recent MOT record defines this 2009 Toyota Aygo, with three consecutive passes recorded in 2023, 2024 and 2025, the most recent on 15 September 2025, all returned without any advisories or defects. The historical pattern shows that the car has passed every annual test since 2019, with only one failure recorded on 28 August 2019, when an ABS warning lamp defect and a significantly worn front brake disc were identified. Beyond that single failure, the test history is largely free of significant mechanical defects, although a small cluster of advisories between 2019 and 2022 points to brake and tyre wear that has now settled into a clean run. The overall trajectory is one of improving roadworthiness on test, with no recorded structural, corrosion or exhaust advisories across the seven tests listed. With 41,903 miles recorded over approximately seventeen years, this Aygo has accumulated only around 2,465 miles per year on average, which is notably low for its age and suggests periods of light use or inactivity. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing sequence that would indicate the vehicle was off the road for multiple consecutive years, and the annual testing has been continuous from 2019 onwards, implying the car has remained in regular use during that period. Low annual mileage of this nature typically means slower wear on major drivetrain and suspension components, but it can also bring challenges such as corrosion on stationary brake components, dried rubber seals and stagnant brake fluid. Given the brake-related advisories that have appeared historically, low usage may have contributed to surface corrosion on discs and ferrules rather than wear from heavy use. For a prospective buyer, the main mechanical areas to focus on during inspection are the braking system and the ABS, as these are the only components that have produced recorded defects. The 2019 failure flagged a significantly worn front brake disc and an illuminated ABS warning lamp, so it is important to confirm that any ABS repair was carried out to a proper standard and that the warning lamp now extinguishes promptly when the ignition is switched on. On a test drive, the car should be driven from a cold start with the ignition warning sequence observed; any persistent ABS light would suggest an unresolved or recurring fault. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive, and there should be no grinding, pulsation through the pedal, or pulling to one side under firm braking, which would indicate warped or unevenly worn front discs. The 2022 advisory noted front brake disc wear and pitting, so listen for any scraping or rumbling from the front wheels at low speed, and check visually that the disc surface has not developed a deep lip on the outer edge. The rear brake hose ferrules flagged in the 2021 advisory for both sides should also be physically inspected, as corrosion at these fittings can eventually lead to fluid leaks and brake failure. Examine the hoses where they meet the rear axle or body mounting points for any green or white corrosion deposits, cracking or weeping fluid. The nearside front tyre advisory from 2019 suggests monitoring of uneven wear, so during inspection check that both front tyres are wearing evenly across their tread, as uneven shoulder wear can point to suspension bush wear or tracking misalignment on this ageing platform. A useful road test is to drive over a series of speed bumps and listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension, which would indicate worn bushes or top mounts. Finally, although no corrosion advisories have been recorded, the underside and wheel arches should still be examined given the vehicle's age, paying particular attention to the rear axle, subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs, where corrosion can develop unseen on a low‑mileage city car that may have seen winter road salt exposure.