2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · LS68 OTM

The most recent MOT, carried out on 11 November 2025, was passed with a single advisory noting that the rear wiper blade is worn and split. All previous examinations from 2021 to 2024 also resulted in passes, the only recorded items being advisories concerning front brake disc wear in 2021 and 2022. The absence of any outright failures and the reduction of brake‑related advisories to a single wiper note suggests a stable, indeed slightly improving, maintenance trend, implying that any earlier brake work has likely been addressed and the vehicle has been kept in a road‑worthy condition. With a recorded mileage of 11 459 mi on a vehicle first registered in 2018, the average annual distance works out at roughly 1 430 mi per year. This is markedly below the typical UK usage pattern for a small hatchback, which often exceeds 5 000 mi annually. Such low utilisation points to either very light daily driving or extended periods of storage. While reduced wear on consumables such as tyres, brakes and suspension components is a benefit, prolonged inactivity can accelerate age‑related degradation of rubber seals, battery plates and corrosion‑prone metal parts, so the vehicle should be examined for symptoms of calendar wear rather than mileage wear alone. The recurring brake‑disc advisories from 2021 and 2022 indicate that the front discs were already showing surface pitting at that stage. Even though the MOT examiner judged them not yet structurally compromised, a prospective buyer should verify the current disc thickness and surface condition, looking for any deep scoring, rust spots or uneven wear that could cause brake shudder or reduced stopping performance. During a test drive, pay attention to any pulsation through the pedal, squealing or grinding noises, and check that the handbrake holds firmly without pulling to one side. The rear wiper blade should be replaced promptly, and the condition of the rear glass and wiper motor should be inspected for leaks or excessive play. Given the car’s age and very low mileage, the buyer should focus on age‑related checks: examine all four tyres for sidewall cracking, dry rot or hardening of the tread compound, and confirm that the tread depth meets the legal minimum. Inspect the wheel rims for corrosion, especially around the spokes and hub bore. The 12‑volt lead‑acid battery, likely to be over six years old, should be load‑tested and its terminals checked for corrosion; a weak battery can cause starting issues after long periods of sitting. Verify that the coolant, brake fluid and power‑steering fluid have been replaced within the recommended service intervals – fluids degrade over time even without mileage and can lead to corrosion or reduced performance. Finally, look for any signs of chassis or under‑body corrosion, especially around suspension mounting points, exhaust hangers and the rear subframe, and ensure that all suspension bushes, ball joints and tie‑rod ends move freely without clunking or excessive play. A thorough visual inspection combined with a careful test drive will reveal whether the vehicle’s low‑use history has translated into a sound, road‑worthy condition.