2011 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · LM11 HUU

A pattern of repeated lighting and front suspension wear advisories, rather than any major structural failure, dominates the MOT history of this 2011 Toyota Aygo. Across seven recorded tests since 2021, the vehicle has passed on each subsequent attempt following three relatively minor failures, all of which related to exterior lighting: a nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam in September 2023, and both nearside and offside front position lamps inoperative in October 2022. A registration plate lamp failure was also recorded at the 2021 attempt. These items are inexpensive and easily remedied, but their recurrence suggests a habit of bulb or electrical contact deterioration that a buyer should not dismiss. More notable from a mechanical standpoint are the 2023 advisories flagging slight play in both the nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage pins or bushes, the only chassis-related wear items noted across the entire record. The most recent tests in October 2024 and October 2025 returned no defects at all, indicating that the immediate roadworthy condition is currently sound. With 133,798 miles on a 2011 vehicle, the Aygo has averaged roughly 8,920 miles per year over its life, a figure broadly in line with what would be expected for a small city car of this age. There are no conspicuous gaps in the testing record that would suggest a multi-year lay-up, and the mileage accumulation appears steady rather than erratic. For a vehicle of this age and mileage, the relatively modest annual mileage reduces the rate of wear on major drivetrain components, but it does not eliminate age-related deterioration of rubber, electrical, and suspension parts. The fact that no corrosion advisories have been recorded across seven tests is a positive indicator for the body and undercarriage, given that older Aygos of this generation are not typically prone to severe structural rust. The front anti-roll bar linkage wear flagged in 2023 is the primary chassis item a buyer should investigate. On a test drive, listen for clonking or rattling noises from the front suspension over uneven roads, particularly over speed humps and rough tarmac, and feel for any vagueness or secondary bouncing through the steering during direction changes. With the vehicle raised or with the wheels unweighted, these drop links can usually be moved by hand when worn, producing visible play. Given that both sides were noted simultaneously, replacement of the pair on both sides would be the prudent approach if symptoms are present. The headlamp and position lamp failures, while minor, suggest it would be wise to test all exterior illumination personally, including dipped beam, main beam, sidelights, and the number plate lamp, before purchase, as these have now failed three separate times across the record. The 2021 advisories regarding nearside front and rear tyre wear close to the legal limit, along with the minor rear wiper blade defect, are routine consumable items rather than indicators of underlying mechanical concern, but they reinforce that tyre condition should be inspected closely on the car itself, as the advisory tread depth will have changed considerably in the years since. The absence of any recorded brake, exhaust, or steering component advisories across the entire MOT history is a positive signal, particularly at this mileage, where worn brake discs or binding calipers might otherwise be expected to appear. Overall, the vehicle presents a roadworthy record with a recent clean pass, modest and consistent usage, and only localised front suspension linkage wear as a component to monitor physically during inspection.