2010 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · MT10 LDD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of neglect regarding the braking system. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 154,680 miles passed, it introduced a new advisory regarding the supplementary restraint system warning lamp failing to illuminate. This indicates a potential fault in the airbag circuit that requires immediate diagnostic attention. The overall trend for the mechanical components is stable in a negative sense, as recurring corrosion and binding issues have been addressed with only reactive repairs rather than comprehensive preventative replacement. At 16 years old with 154,680 miles, the Aygo has averaged approximately 9,668 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small city car. The deatiled shows consistent mileage accumulation, with roughly 6,500 miles driven between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting idle, but the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on rubber components and metal hardware that are prone to age-related degradation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear braking assembly. The tester has repeatedly flagged corroded offside and nearside rear brake pipes since 2023, specifically noting they were covered in grease which often masks an attempt to hide the extent of the rust from the inspector. The nearside rear service brake also showed binding in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that the caliper sliders or pistons may be reaching the end of their functional life or are suffering from internal corrosion. The exhaust system should also be checked for structural integrity, as the vehicle previously failed a test in 2023 due to a failed metal mount. Furthermore, the SRS warning lamp failure in the 2025 record is a safety-critical item that must be verified by a technician to ensure the airbags will deploy correctly. Given the recurring nature of the brake failures, the vehicle appears to have been maintained with only the minimum effort required to pass the MOT test.