2017 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · LS17 HTX

This Aygo presents a fundamentally sound roadworthiness record, with five consecutive passes on the books and no structural, suspension, or corrosion defects ever recorded. The only blemish is a single failure in February 2023 for a front windscreen wiper that did not clear the screen effectively, a minor and inexpensive rectification that was resolved the same day, allowing the vehicle to pass on retest. The most recent test in December 2025 came back completely clean, with no advisories at all, which is notable given that the February 2025 test had flagged front brake pads wearing thin and both rear tyres showing slight cracking and perishing. The absence of those items from the December result indicates the pads and tyres were attended to between tests, and the overall trend is one of improvement rather than deterioration. The recorded mileage of 37,840 over roughly nine years equates to around 4,200 miles per year, well below the UK average. Mechanically, this pattern is consistent with the advisories seen: the recurring mentions of rear tyres cracking and perishing across 2023 and 2025 point to rubber ageing through time rather than wearing out through use, which is typical of a car covering short, infrequent journeys. Equally, the slightly distorted nearside front road wheel noted in 2023 suggests a kerb or pothole strike at some point, though it was never serious enough to constitute a failure and did not reappear in later tests. There are no gaps in the annual testing sequence, so the car has been continuously on the road and regularly inspected. For a prospective buyer, the priority checks follow directly from this history. Confirm by physical inspection that the front brake pads flagged in February 2025 were actually replaced rather than simply worn further and swapped later; ask for invoices, and on the test drive listen for any squeal or grinding under braking and feel for judder through the pedal, which would suggest disc wear or uneven pad deposition. Examine all four tyres closely for sidewall cracking, since perishing was flagged on both rear tyres across two separate years; even if the current tyres are newer, verify the date of manufacture and tread depth on each corner. Finally, inspect the nearside front wheel for residual distortion by running the car at motorway speed and feeling for vibration through the steering wheel, and check the wheel rim visually for flat spots or repair marks. Beyond these specific points, the record gives no cause for concern regarding suspension bushes, springs, exhaust, emissions, or structural corrosion, all of which have passed without comment. On the test drive, the car should track straight, stop cleanly, and remain free of knocks over uneven surfaces; any deviation from that would be a new issue not reflected in the documented history and should be priced accordingly.