2015 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · RF15 LLP

The most recent DVSA examination on 29 September 2025 records a Pass, with the sole observation being an off-side front fog lamp damaged. Looking back across the documented test sequence, the vehicle has demonstrated a broadly stable rather than deteriorating trend, with the prior three annual tests in 2022, 2023 and 2024 returning clean Pass outcomes. The single failure occurred on 1 October 2024 on a nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint exhibiting excessive wear, a Major category defect, after which the car was successfully re-presented the following day with that item rectified and the test again passed. The advisory recorded on the re-test, relating to the nearside front tyre being heavily worn, suggests that consumables on the front axle were approaching their limit and have subsequently been replaced. There are no repeat advisories across consecutive tests on identical items, which indicates that identified wear has been attended to rather than left to progress. Recorded mileage of 50,946 miles on an eleven year old vehicle equates to an annual average of approximately 4,631 miles, which is noticeably below typical usage for a small city car such as the Toyota Aygo and points to either genuine low mileage driving or extended periods of standing. The MOT record does not show the very large gaps that would suggest a dormant or stored vehicle, as annual tests have been carried out each year since at least 2019, so the car has remained in regular use. Nevertheless, the relatively low annual figure means wear has concentrated on age-related deterioration rather than high-mileage mechanical fatigue, and components prone to degradation through standing or infrequent use warrant closer scrutiny. Brake components, for example, are particularly susceptible to corrosion where a vehicle sees limited mileage, and this is borne out by the 2020 advisories on both front brake discs and pads, indicating that even at low mileage the friction materials and disc surfaces had begun to pit and wear. Given the age and mileage profile, a prospective buyer should carry out a careful physical inspection alongside any test drive. The front suspension should be examined thoroughly, as the previous ball joint failure demonstrates that this is a known wear point on the Aygo, and any renewed knocking, clonking or uneven tyre wear on the inside or outside edges would suggest the replacement joint or adjacent bushes may already be deteriorating. On the road, listen for clonks or creaks over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly from the front axle, and check for uneven tyre wear across both front tyres, which would indicate a worn bush, droplink or tracking irregularity. The brakes should be tested for smoothness and pulling to either side, as standing periods combined with light use can cause caliper slide pins to seize or pistons to bind, leading to uneven pad wear and brake shudder under heavy application. Given the low annual mileage, also inspect both front and rear brake discs for obvious lip corrosion and surface rust, particularly after the car has been standing, which can produce a pulsing pedal feel until the surfaces clean off. Beyond the mechanical wear items, the buyer should focus on age-related deterioration that the MOT may not fully expose. Tyre sidewalls should be examined for perishing or cracking from age, even where the tread depth remains adequate, as eleven year old tyres can deteriorate structurally from UV exposure regardless of mileage. The 12V battery is likely due for replacement on age grounds alone, so confirm the engine starts promptly without prolonged hesitation and that the stop-start system, where fitted, operates reliably. All fluid-based services should be verified, including the engine oil and filter, coolant, brake fluid and the manual or automated manual transmission fluid, as time-based degradation rather than distance dictates their renewal on a low-mileage car. Check the service book or digital service record for consistent annual or bi-annual stamp history to confirm routine maintenance has been carried out, examine the underbody and structural areas for any corrosion that might be developing unseen, and confirm that the small advisory items, namely the damaged off-side front fog lamp and any previously noted tyre damage, have been resolved before purchase.