2013 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · GU63 UGR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 42,669 miles, this followed a failure just one week prior at 42,654 miles due to a hazard warning switch and a structural tyre bulge. The presence of recurring advisories across multiple test years indicates that components are only being addressed when they reach a critical threshold rather than during scheduled servicing. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. This low usage is evident between the September 2023 test at 40,652 miles and the October 2024 test at 41,886 miles, where only 1,234 miles were covered in year. However, low mileage often explains the perishing rubber components and corrosion noted in the record, as the vehicle likely sits for long periods, leading to material degradation over time. A buyer must inspect closely at the front suspension assembly, as both the nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in the 2025 tests. Although these did not cause a failure, the recurring nature of this advisory suggests the rubber is reaching its limit. The rear axle corrosion noted in 2024 also requires a physical inspection to ensure that surface rust has not progressed into structural weakness, which the tester previously noted was not seriously weakened. The tyres remain a significant concern given the history of cracking, perishing, and a structural bulge, which are typical symptoms of age-related degradation on low use. Since the parking brake failed in October 2024, the mechanism should be tested to ensure it is now properly adjusted and not seizing. The deteriorated registration plates are also a persistent issue that requires immediate replacement to ensure full legal compliance and visibility.