2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · MV12 CCE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 59,614 miles, the tester identified corrosion on both the front sub-frame and rear sub-frame beam axle. Although these areas were not classified as seriously weakened, the presence of rust on multiple primary structural components indicates that the vehicle is beginning to succumb to environmental degradation despite its low mileage. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 59,614 is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,258 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent, with a gap of roughly 6,400 miles between October 2024 and September 2025, and about 2,000 miles in the year prior. This low usage often explains minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it frequently correlates with the perishing of rubber components and accelerated corrosion due to the vehicle sitting stationary for extended periods. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension and exhaust system. The record shows a recurring issue with corroded coil springs, flagged in 2021, 2022, and 2025 across both the nearside and offside fronts. Additionally, the exhaust system and mounting brackets were noted as corroded in 2022, suggesting the system is nearing the end of its functional life. The repeated reports of cracking and perishing on tyres in 2022, 2023, and 2025 further confirm that the rubber components are failing due to age rather than tread wear.