2009 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · MF59 OTU

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following the December 2024 test at 103,607 miles, indicating it meets the minimum legal standards for roadworthiness at that point in time. However, the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The December 2024 pass contained five advisories, including worn suspension bushes, corroded brake pipes, and pitted brake discs, while the preceding test just two days earlier failed on a total of twelve items. This pattern shows a rapid deterioration in critical safety components over a very short period and minimal mileage accumulation, suggesting deferred or inadequate maintenance. The recorded mileage shows a typical average annual usage of approximately 6,100 miles for a vehicle of this age. A notable period of higher usage occurred between the December 2023 test at 100,616 miles and the December 2024 test at 103,607 miles, an increase of nearly 3,000 miles in one year. This higher-than-average annual mileage in the most recent year likely accelerated the wear on consumable items like tyres and brake discs, and exacerbated existing issues with suspension components. The earlier MOT history is sparse, with a 12-month gap between tests in 2022 and 2023, limiting long-term trend analysis but highlighting the recent intensive use phase. A buyer must prioritise a thorough in-person inspection of the recurring problem areas identified in the history. The nearside front suspension arm bush has been flagged as worn or excessively worn in two consecutive tests, indicating a likely imminent failure and compromised steering/suspension geometry. The braking system shows persistent issues: corroded rear brake pipes, a history of severe binding and grabbing on the rear brakes, and worn front discs. These point to poor maintenance, possible binding calipers, and a risk of uneven braking or brake fade. The rear coil springs have been recorded as corroded since at least December 2022, a significant structural concern that can lead to spring failure. Finally, repeated tyre wear on the edges suggests a history of poor wheel alignment, which will have accelerated tyre wear and contributed to the suspension bush degradation. These are not minor consumables but core structural and safety components requiring immediate professional assessment.