2009 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · GL09 LOA

The 2022‑07‑14 MOT at 134,700 miles passed, but the recorded advisories reveal a pattern of recurring suspension and brake wear rather than a stable or improving condition. The tester flagged a severely deteriorated front suspension ball joint dust cover on both sides, a corroded but not seriously weakened front anti‑roll bar linkage, insecure front registration plate lamp, near‑side front tyre worn close to the legal limit, front brake pads wearing thin on both sides, and slight wear on the front and rear suspension pins or bushes. These repeated defects indicate that maintenance has not progressed beyond basic corrective actions. Mileage has risen steadily from 26,212 miles in July 2012 to 134,700 miles in July 2022, averaging about 7,900 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s 17‑year age and typical usage for a small city car. The record shows continuous testing each year, with no long gaps, and a larger mileage jump between 2015 and 2016 suggests increased use during that period. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension ball joint dust covers for severe deterioration, examine the anti‑roll bar linkage for corrosion, and check the condition of all suspension bushes and pins for excessive play. The thin front brake pads and the history of weakened brake discs demand a close look at disc thickness and pad wear, while the repeated tyre wear on the edges suggests alignment or suspension issues that require verification. Finally, the buyer must look for structural rust on the chassis and exhaust hangers, especially where previous corrosion was noted, and confirm that the 2015 battery leak and 2014 brake disc failure have been fully rectified.