2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · L33 PAT

The defining mechanical story across this Aygo's MOT record is a pattern of tyre-related advisories concentrated on the rear axle, punctuated by two isolated failures concerning consumables and braking components rather than any structural deterioration. Across eight recorded tests, the vehicle has passed on seven occasions and failed twice, with both failures occurring in 2023 and 2022 and neither recurring in the subsequent tests. The most recent examination on 2026-07-09 was a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, following an equally clean pass in 2025-07-02. The 2024 test did carry two advisories for perishing on both rear tyres, mirroring the nearside rear tyre advisory flagged in 2023 on both the pass and failure entries. No corrosion advisories, suspension defects, exhaust leaks, lighting failures, or structural concerns have been recorded at any point, which on the evidence presented is the principal mechanical takeaway: the advisory items are confined to a recurring rear-tyre condition rather than any deeper chassis or running-gear wear. Recorded mileage stands at 56,425 miles over an eight-year life, equating to an annual accumulation of approximately 7,053 miles, which sits within the typical range for a small city-oriented vehicle of this age and class. The mileage progression between tests is consistent and steady, with no sudden jumps that might suggest inconsistent odometer readings or unusual usage patterns such as heavy motorway commuting. No multi-year gaps appear in the testing history; the vehicle has been presented annually without interruption from 2021 onwards, indicating continuous road use. For a Toyota Aygo, this level of use is consistent with predominantly urban or short-journey operation, which in practice tends to bias wear toward the braking system and tyres rather than high-mileage drivetrain fatigue, and the MOT history bears out that bias with brake-related advisories in 2022 and tyre advisories across multiple years. For a prospective buyer, the inspection priorities should be grounded in the components that have actually attracted tester attention. The rear tyres have been flagged for perishing on three separate occasions, twice on the nearside rear and once on both rears simultaneously, so a close physical examination of the sidewalls and tread of all four tyres is warranted, paying particular attention to cracking, sidewall cuts, and uneven shoulder wear that could indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. The 2022 failure recorded front inner brake pads at less than 1.5 mm thick, classified as dangerous, alongside advisories for worn but not excessively scored front brake discs and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut to the sidewall without exposed cords. Although the brakes passed cleanly in every test since then, a physical inspection of pad material thickness and disc condition, including lip measurement and surface scoring, remains sensible. On a test drive, listen for any binding or pulling under light braking, which can indicate a sticking caliper, and feel for pedal pulsation that would suggest disc run-out. The 2023 failure for the front windscreen wiper not clearing the screen effectively is most likely a simple wiper blade or linkage issue rather than a recurring fault, as no similar advisory has appeared before or since, and it is not a component that warrants specific test-drive attention beyond a basic visual check of blade condition. More broadly, given the clean post-2023 record with no advisories at all on the 2025 and 2026 tests, the mechanical priorities on inspection are modest: confirm the rear tyres have been replaced since the 2024 advisory, check the front brake pads and discs for remaining service life, and carry out the usual under-bonnet checks for oil leaks, coolant condition, and steering or suspension play. There are no structural, corrosion, or exhaust items in the record that require targeted concern, and the overall pattern across eight tests is one of routine consumable wear rather than systemic mechanical deterioration.