2021 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · PL21 KFP

This 2021 Toyota Aygo presents an exceptionally clean mechanical profile, with both recorded DVSA MOT tests returning pass results without a single advisory or defect. The most recent examination on 7 February 2026 confirmed full roadworthiness with no items recorded, continuing the trend established at the previous test on 28 June 2024, which also passed without comment. With only two test entries on file across the vehicle's five-year life, the absence of any flagged components such as corroded brake lines, worn suspension bushes, deteriorated coil springs, or exhaust concerns speaks to a car that has not exhibited the typical wear points that would normally draw examiner attention at this stage. The clean record effectively eliminates any history of chronic issues or recurring advisories that might otherwise foreshadow imminent rectification work for a prospective buyer. Recorded mileage stands at 34,279 miles, translating to an average annual accumulation of roughly 6,856 miles over the vehicle's five-year life, which sits comfortably within expected parameters for a small city-oriented hatchback of this type. The mileage profile suggests consistent, moderate use rather than the extremes of high-mileage motorway running or prolonged periods of stationary storage that can both accelerate different categories of component degradation. A usage pattern of this nature tends to preserve the integrity of items prone to drying out or seizing when left idle, such as brake caliper slide pins and suspension bushes, while still providing enough regular operation to keep the drivetrain and braking system functionally exercised. There are no apparent gaps in testing or unusual jumps between recorded mileages that would warrant concern about the vehicle's history or its mechanical conditioning. Given the complete absence of advisory items in the MOT history, a prospective buyer does not have a defined list of flagged components to focus on, but the test drive and physical inspection should still prioritise the areas that commonly affect Aygo models of this generation once they pass the five-year mark. The rear torsion beam suspension should be assessed for clonking noises or vagueness over speed humps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the rear beam bushings and trailing arm mountings, which can deteriorate with age and UK road conditions. Steering should be checked for any vagueness, knocking from the front suspension over rough tarmac, or uneven tyre wear that might indicate perished front strut top mounts or worn anti-roll bar drop links. The steering column should also be evaluated for any knocking or clicking when turning, as Aygos of this era are known for intermediate shaft wear that does not always produce a definitive MOT failure. Braking performance warrants particular attention during the test drive, with the pedal checked for any excessive travel, sponginess, or judder under firm application that might indicate worn front discs or sticking caliper mechanisms, particularly given that even light-use vehicles can develop corrosion on brake disc surfaces from infrequent heavy braking. The exhaust system should be inspected from underneath for any signs of corrosion at the mounting rubbers, joints, and the catalytic converter heatshield, as exhaust components on Aygos can deteriorate from road salt exposure even when the car has passed emissions tests. Finally, a thorough inspection of the underbody and subframe mounting points for any surface corrosion, particularly around the rear axle mounting area and front subframe, would be prudent given the vehicle's age and the typical UK winter road salt exposure that begins to affect structural components from around the five-year point onward, even when no specific corrosion items have yet been flagged in the MOT record.