2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · NU67 OGX

The 2018 Toyota Aygo presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 20 December 2025 at 21,164 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is broadly improving, as the vehicle has moved from advisories on brake discs and tyres in earlier years to a clean bill of health in January 2024 and January 2023. The December 2025 test did flag two minor advisories: the nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm tread depth on a 165/60 R15, and the nearside rear tyre showing cracking or perishing with a 2017 date code, indicating that particular tyre is now nine years old and well past its recommended service life. These are consumable items rather than structural or mechanical defects, and the overall pattern suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a reasonable standard. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Between the January 2023 test at 12,923 miles and the December 2024 test at 17,558 miles, the car covered 4,635 miles in nearly two years. That rate increased modestly in the following twelve months, reaching 21,164 miles by December 2025, adding 3,606 miles in the final year. For an eight-year-old city car averaging roughly 2,646 miles annually, this is low even by urban commuter standards. Such light use can be a double-edged sword: while it limits wear on major mechanical components, prolonged periods of standing can cause tyre perishing, brake surface corrosion, and fuel system issues. The nine-year-old date code on the nearside rear tyre is a textbook example of age-related deterioration from underuse rather than high mileage. The advisory history is sparse and minor. The December 2021 test at 10,474 miles flagged a worn or pitted offside front brake disc, but this appears to have been addressed, as no brake-related advisories have appeared in subsequent tests. The recurring theme across the 2024 and 2025 tests is tyre condition, specifically age-related cracking on the nearside rear and edge wear on the nearside front. A buyer should inspect all four tyres carefully, paying close attention to sidewall integrity and date codes, and budget for replacement if the nearside rear unit still carries the 2017-dated tyre. The front brake discs and pads merit a visual check for lipping or uneven wear, given the earlier advisory, though the clean subsequent tests suggest resolution. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust mounts should be examined for deterioration consistent with a vehicle that may have spent extended periods stationary. The underbody and sills warrant a thorough inspection for surface corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles parked for long durations can develop rust in drain holes and seam areas despite minimal road use.