2016 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · HK66 FFP

Seven consecutive MOT passes without a single advisory or failure is the defining feature of this 2016 Toyota Aygo's record, an unusually clean run spanning from November 2019 through to the most recent pass on 31 October 2025. Across that entire period, no tester has flagged worn suspension bushes, corroded brake pipes, tyre wear, exhaust issues, or any other defect, and the trend is stable rather than improving or worsening simply because there has been nothing to correct. While MOT results alone cannot establish that a car has been well maintained or is mechanically sound, a completely unblemished seven-year testing history does indicate that nothing has deteriorated to the point of attracting even an advisory note at the time of each examination. The recorded mileage of 18,791 miles over roughly ten years equates to approximately 1,879 miles per year, which is very low for a vehicle of this age. The annual test dates show a consistent pattern of testing each November, with the 2025 test slipping slightly to late October, and no gaps in the testing sequence that would suggest declared off-road periods. Low annual accumulation on a small city car like the Aygo typically means the engine, clutch, and drivetrain have seen limited cycle wear, but it also raises the possibility of predominantly short journeys, which can leave condensation in the exhaust system and engine oil and place disproportionate wear on components that never reach full operating temperature. The complete absence of exhaust or emissions-related advisories across seven tests is a positive sign in this context, though it does not eliminate the possibility of internal exhaust corrosion developing between tests. Given that no specific components have ever been flagged, the buyer's inspection should focus on the areas most vulnerable to age rather than mileage on a car of this profile. On the test drive, listen for knocks or rattles from the front suspension over broken surfaces, which would point to tired drop links or bush deterioration that low mileage does not prevent, and check that the brake pedal feels firm and progressive with no judder through the pedal or steering wheel, as lightly used discs can develop surface corrosion and uneven deposits. Steering should track straight without pulling under braking, which would indicate a binding caliper. It is also worth verifying that the recorded mileage is consistent with the condition of the driver's seat, pedal rubbers, and steering wheel, since the DVSA record shows only the odometer reading at each test and cannot confirm how the car was used between them. A pre-purchase inspection should pay particular attention to the underside for any early corrosion on brake pipes and subframe mounting points, as a decade-old car with minimal use may have spent long periods stationary where moisture can act on unprotected metal. Overall, the documented record is as clean as a ten-year-old vehicle's history can be, but it should be treated as evidence of consistent test-day roadworthiness rather than proof of underlying mechanical condition.