2011 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · NL11 DXV

The vehicle currently presents a stable mechanical condition following its most recent test on 2025-11-05 at 80,917 miles, where it passed without defects. This outcome marks a significant improvement over the preceding weeks. The maintenance trend is resolving, particularly regarding structural integrity. A test on 2025-10-29 at the same mileage revealed a serious failure, with the tester flagging the offside front sub-frame as corroded, seriously weakened, and holed. The nearside front sub-frame also showed corrosion, though not seriously weakened at that time. The clean pass in November implies the sub-frame defect was addressed, likely through welding or replacement, bringing the structural integrity back to an acceptable standard. Covering 80,917 miles over fifteen years equates to roughly 5,394 miles annually, indicating exceptionally light use. The mileage accumulation between tests supports this low annual mileage. Between the October 2022 test at 71,210 miles and the October 2023 test at 74,032 miles, the vehicle covered just 2,822 miles. The subsequent year saw even less use, with only 2,829 miles added before the October 2024 test at 76,861 miles. The mileage then remained entirely static between October 2024 and November 2025, suggesting the car sat stationary for an extended period or was only used minimally before its recent MOT renewal. Despite the recent clean pass, a physical inspection must verify the quality of the sub-frame repairs carried out in late 2025. Welding on a sub-frame requires meticulous rust removal and structural assessment; poor repairs could compromise vehicle integrity. Buyers should also inspect the rear brake components. The 2022 test at 71,210 miles flagged corroded rear brake pipes and hoses, alongside binding rear service brakes. Although subsequent tests passed, binding calipers often recur, and corroded brake lines pose a risk under pressure. Suspension components also warrant close scrutiny. The 2022 test revealed worn anti-roll bar linkage pins and bushes, deteriorated suspension arm ball joint dust covers, and worn suspension arm bushes. While these did not fail the later tests, degraded rubber and damaged dust covers allow ingress of dirt and water, accelerating wear on ball joints and suspension bushes. Tyre condition requires checking as well, given the recurring edge wear noted on the nearside front tyre in 2022 and 2023, which suggests potential tracking issues or poor alignment. The static mileage over the last two years also raises the possibility of seized brakes or flat-spotted tyres from prolonged standing. A thorough road test remains essential to confirm the absence of binding brakes and to validate the effectiveness of the recent sub-frame repairs.