2008 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · ND58 RHO

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2 December 2025 with only a minor advisory for an inoperative nearside registration plate lamp. However, this follows a significant failure just three weeks earlier on 25 November 2025, where it was condemned for excessive corrosion severely weakening the structural integrity of multiple rear suspension mounting points on both sides. This represents a clear and serious deterioration in roadworthiness, as a critical structural defect was present and then seemingly addressed only just in time for a retest. The trend is demonstrably worsening, moving from corrosion advisories on consumable components like coil springs to a catastrophic failure of load-bearing structures. Despite the vehicle's low recorded mileage of 70,783 miles over approximately 18 years—averaging just 3,932 miles annually—the MOT history reveals a pattern of neglect regarding corrosion control. The recorded mileages between tests show consistent, modest use (e.g., 67,685 miles in November 2024 to 70,755 miles in November 2025). The sparse but severe corrosion issues are therefore not a consequence of high mileage or frequent use but strongly indicate prolonged exposure to road salt, damp conditions, or inadequate rust prevention and washing during periods of low utilisation. A buyer must prioritise a meticulous physical inspection of the specific areas repeatedly flagged. The paramount concern is the offside and nearside rear inner and outer suspension component mounting zones within the wheel arches and sills, where corrosion previously reduced structural strength. The front subframe and all coil springs have also shown persistent corrosion since 2022. Furthermore, the offside rear brake pipe was noted as corroded in 2022, suggesting the braking system's integrity may be compromised by rust. These are not simple consumable wear items but fundamental structural and safety-critical components that require immediate and expert assessment for current soundness.