2013 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · LR13 GZH

The 2013 Toyota Aygo currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 24 March 2026 at 66,524 miles with zero defects recorded, indicating a stable and improving maintenance trajectory. That clean result follows a failed test on the same day for a faded nearside headlamp lens and an incorrectly coloured front direction indicator bulb, both minor electrical issues that were evidently rectified before the pass was issued. Comparing this to the 2024 test, which flagged worn front anti-roll bar linkage bushes, the most recent record suggests the front suspension wear has been addressed, and no new mechanical or structural defects have emerged. The trend is broadly reassuring: the car has moved from advisory-level suspension wear to a fully clean bill of health within two years. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of light use. At roughly 5,117 miles per year over thirteen years, the annual accumulation sits well below the UK average. The recorded intervals show steady progression from 57,014 miles in March 2023 to 60,011 miles in March 2024, then to 64,439 miles in March 2025, and finally to 66,524 miles in March 2026, representing approximately 2,000 to 4,400 miles per year in recent use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the service history implied by the MOT entries suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than left standing for extended periods. Prospective buyers should still carry out a focused physical inspection despite the cleanest-ever MOT result. The 2024 advisory on worn front anti-roll bar linkage bushes warrants a close examination of the front suspension, including drop links, wishbone bushes, and coil springs, to confirm that replacements have been fitted and that no premature wear has recurred. The headlamp lens defect flagged in March 2026 raises a question about the condition of the headlamp unit itself; a faded lens can indicate UV degradation of the polycarbonate lens cover, which may reduce night-time illumination even with a new bulb fitted. Check both headlamp lenses for haze or yellowing and verify beam aim on a headlamp alignment rig. Given the low mileage, also inspect tyre date codes and sidewalls for perishing, as rubber deteriorates with age regardless of tread depth. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be examined for surface corrosion consistent with a vehicle that may undertake short journeys, and the exhaust system should be checked for early signs of corrosion, particularly around the flexi-joint and mounting points.