2010 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · GV59 EKX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 110,009 miles passed with only an advisory for a distorted nearside front inner road wheel. This follows a turbulent period in mid-2024 where the car failed its inspection due to multiple mechanical defects. While the immediate safety failures were rectified, the history suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure. At 110,109 miles over 16 years, the Aygo averages approximately 6,900 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate urban usage. The data shows a significant spike in activity between January 2024 and July 2024, where the vehicle covered 800 miles in just six months. Since the last MOT in July 2025, the car has travelled roughly 5,000 miles, indicating consistent use despite the long periods of standing which can often lead to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on brake assemblies. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension closely, as the suspension arm bushes on both sides were flagged as worn in July 2024. Although these did not cause a failure that year, the age of the vehicle suggests the rubber is nearing end of life. The serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber noted in July 2024 indicates a replacement was made, which should be verified for quality of work. The binding nearside rear service brake from 2024 also warrants a physical check to ensure the caliper is not seized or causing uneven wear. The tyre history reveals a pattern of neglect, with the rear tyres showing signs of perishing and reaching legal limits simultaneously in 2024. The distorted nearside front inner road wheel recorded in 2025 suggests a past impact, such as hitting a high curb, which could have affected the wheel alignment or steering components. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough inspection of the structural integrity for corrosion corrosion is essential, though no structural failures were noted in the provided records.