2006 Toyota Aygo+ VVT-I 1.0L Petrol · ML06 YFN

A pattern of recurring offside front and rear tyre advisories defines the MOT history of this 2006 Toyota Aygo, with perishing flagged on both axles in 2024 and again on the offside rear in 2023, alongside an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its inner edge during the same test. Despite these repeated advisory items, the vehicle has passed every annual inspection since at least 2019, including the most recent test on 29 May 2026 which recorded no defects at all. The cumulative picture is therefore one of a car that has consistently met the minimum roadworthiness standard but with a clear, identifiable wear pattern concentrated on the nearside and offside front tyre shoulders, a point any buyer should weigh carefully against replacement costs. Against an age of roughly twenty years, the recorded mileage of 86,626 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of around 4,300 miles, which is notably low for the sector. The MOT record itself shows continuous annual testing from 2019 onwards with no apparent gaps, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than laid up for extended periods. Low annual mileage typically reduces wear on major drivetrain and suspension components, but it can also mean longer standing intervals between journeys, which can promote surface corrosion on brake discs, dried rubber in suspension bushes, and perishing of tyres through UV exposure rather than tread wear, all of which are consistent with the advisory pattern observed. Given the repeated offside front and rear tyre deterioration flagged over consecutive years, a buyer should closely inspect the sidewalls of all four tyres for cracking, checking particularly along the grooves and at the bead area where perishing often initiates. Look for uneven shoulder wear on the offside front, which could indicate worn suspension linkages, a failing strut top mount, or a slightly binding brake caliper pulling the wheel inconsistently. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and rough tarmac, and pay attention to any steering pull to the offside, vibration through the wheel under braking, or a juddering brake pedal, all of which would warrant further inspection of the front braking and suspension components. The 2021 advisory regarding items removed from the driver's view prior to test is a minor and isolated observation rather than an ongoing concern, but it does suggest that windscreen obstructions or dash-mounted devices may have been an issue at that time. Mechanically, the most relevant ongoing theme is the tyre condition, and a prospective buyer should budget for a full set of fresh tyres along with a careful check of the front brake discs for lipping and the offside front strut for any signs of fluid leakage or damping fade. Beyond the flagged items, the absence of any corrosion advisories, suspension defects, exhaust failures, or brake-related issues across seven consecutive tests provides a reasonable degree of confidence in the structural and mechanical condition of the vehicle, provided the tyre wear pattern is addressed promptly.