2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · LR62 VTX

The 2012 Toyota Aygo presents a clean and stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 18 November 2025 at 45,912 miles, passed with zero defects. This outcome caps a five-year run of consecutive clean tests stretching back to November 2021. A maintenance trend this consistent across multiple annual inspections strongly suggests the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical order, with no recurring faults, advisories, or deterioration patterns emerging over the recorded period. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Between the November 2021 test at 41,802 miles and the November 2025 test at 45,912 miles, the car covered just 4,110 miles over four years, averaging roughly 1,027 miles per year during that window. The annual increments between tests remained remarkably steady: 964 miles between 2022 and 2023, 887 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 928 miles between 2024 and 2025. This pattern points to very light, short-trip local use rather than sustained motorway driving. A buyer should be aware that prolonged low-mileage operation can introduce its own concerns, such as moisture accumulation in the exhaust and oil, infrequent brake use leading to surface corrosion on discs, and potential deterioration of rubber components like bushes and seals from age rather than wear. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential. The absence of flagged defects on paper does not guarantee the underside or structural components are free from age-related corrosion, particularly on a 14-year-old city car that may have sat stationary for extended periods. A prospective buyer should examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for perishing or weeping, check the condition and thickness of all brake discs and pads given the likelihood of surface corrosion from light use, and inspect the exhaust system for rust-through. Tyre date codes and tread depth deserve close attention, as low-mileage vehicles often reach the age threshold for rubber replacement before the tread wears out. The body sills, subframes, and jacking points should be probed for structural corrosion, especially if the car has spent its life in a salted-road environment.