2009 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · LP59 TFV

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 4 June 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, representing a clean test outcome. The overall maintenance trend appears broadly stable and, on the whole, positive, with passes recorded in 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023. The two failures noted in the history were isolated and specific in nature rather than indicative of systemic deterioration. In August 2025, the vehicle failed on a non-functioning nearside stop lamp, which is a straightforward electrical bulb replacement issue and was rectified to allow a pass on the same date. The earlier August 2022 failure related to dangerous front tyre condition, which is again a consumable maintenance issue rather than a structural or mechanical fault. The advisories issued during the period, primarily concerning front brake wear and rear brake binding, have not reappeared in the two most recent tests, suggesting these items have been attended to and are no longer presenting cause for examiner concern. With 71,854 miles recorded against a 2009 registration, this Toyota Aygo has covered approximately 4,227 miles per year on average, which is notably low for its seventeen-year age. Annual mileage of this nature typically implies either genuinely light use or significant periods of standing, both of which carry their own mechanical considerations. Low-mileage vehicles often present with age-related degradation rather than wear-related degradation, meaning rubber components, fluids, and electrical items may have deteriorated through time rather than use. Equally, long periods of inactivity can lead to brake caliper seizure, disc corrosion, and electrical gremlins, so any apparent underuse should be examined with this in mind rather than assumed to be beneficial. Given the advisory history relating to the braking system, particular attention should be paid to the front brake pads and discs during a physical inspection. Although the 2023 advisories noted thin front pads and pitted or scored front discs, along with rear brake binding on both the offside rear in 2021 and nearside rear in 2023, the absence of repeat advisories in 2024, 2025, and 2026 is encouraging and suggests remedial work has been carried out. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any clonking or grinding from the front brakes, feel for brake shudder through the steering wheel under firm application indicating disc lateral runout or corrosion, and listen for any dragging sensation or uneven release suggesting caliper binding at the rear. It would be prudent to inspect the front disc surfaces directly for lipping, excessive corrosion, or scoring, and to verify the front pad material has substantial remaining thickness. The nearside rear caliper should be checked for smooth operation, ensuring the wheel rotates freely by hand when jacked and that there is no heat haze or smell after driving. Given the low recorded mileage and the age of the vehicle, several time-based rather than wear-based checks are highly relevant. Tyre sidewalls should be inspected closely for perishing or cracking from age, even if tread depth appears adequate, as tyres older than around seven years can degrade structurally regardless of mileage. The 12-volt battery should be load tested, as prolonged standing periods and calendar age frequently compromise battery health on vehicles of this vintage. All fluid services should be verified against time rather than mileage, including engine oil and filter, coolant, brake fluid (which degrades hygroscopically and should typically be renewed every two years regardless of use), and the manual transmission or automated manual gearbox fluid where applicable. The exhaust system should be examined for corrosion at joints and mounting rubbers, the suspension and anti-roll bar bushes checked for perishing, and the underbody inspected for any signs of surface corrosion given the low annual mileage often correlates with short journeys that promote underbody rust rather than dispersal. Service history stamps should be verified to confirm fluid and filter changes have been performed at appropriate calendar intervals, as low annual mileage can otherwise mask a lack of routine servicing over the years.