2016 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · ML16 FSG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing age-related component degradation. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 40,863 miles passed, it introduced multiple advisories regarding perishing tyres and corrosion on the offside front coil spring. This represents a departure from the clean record seen in 2025, indicating that low-mileage components are now beginning to fail due to age rather than mechanical wear. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. Data between April 2022 at 22,317 miles and April 2026 at 40,863 miles shows a steady, modest usage pattern without sudden bursts of high-intensity driving. This low usage typically places less strain on the engine and drivetrain, but it often leads to the drying out of rubber components and the oxidation of metal surfaces, which is evidenced by the cracking on three different tyres noted in the latest MOT inspection. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and wheel assembly components. The offside front coil spring was flagged for corrosion in both 2024 and 2026, suggesting a progressive issue that could eventually lead to a fracture. Additionally, the history of a distorted nearside front inner rim in 2023 and worn anti-roll bar bushes in 2024 indicates the vehicle may have experienced minor impacts or vibrations over time. The perishing on the three tyres requires immediate replacement for safety, as the rubber has lost its integrity despite likely having remaining tread depth.