2022 Toyota Aygo X Limited Edition VVT-I 1.0L Petrol · RF22 XVC

The defining mechanical story of this 2022 Toyota Aygo X is one of broadly stable roadworthiness with a recently emerged wear pattern at the front axle. Both recorded MOT tests resulted in passes, with the most recent examination on 28 July 2026 documenting a clean pass apart from tyre-related advisories. The earlier test on 13 August 2025 was returned with no advisories at all, indicating that whatever prompted the recent advisories has developed within the last twelve months rather than being a long-standing characteristic of the car. The only flagged components to date are the nearside and offside front tyres, both of which were noted as worn close to the legal limit and worn on their edges. With roughly 21,389 miles covered over four years, this vehicle is accumulating mileage at approximately 5,300 miles per year, which sits well below the typical annual figure for a car of this age and class. Such a low rate of accumulation can be consistent with light-use second-car duty, short urban trips, or extended periods of standing between journeys. Mechanically, light annual mileage generally means reduced wear on high-friction items such as brake discs and pads, clutch friction material, and drivetrain components, but it can also bring forward age-related deterioration in items like brake fluid, tyre sidewalls, and rubber suspension bushes, particularly if the vehicle has spent prolonged periods stationary. The recorded MOT history flags front-tyre wear as the primary inspection point, specifically that both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear. Edge wear on a front axle is a common symptom of either incorrect wheel alignment, worn or perished front suspension components allowing geometry to drift, or under-inflation over time. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension when traversing speed humps or potholes, and pay attention to whether the steering pulls to either side under braking or on a slightly crowned road, as either symptom would support a geometry or component wear issue. Inspect the sidewalls of the front tyres carefully for cracking or crazing, since low-mileage cars can develop age-related sidewall deterioration regardless of tread depth. Beyond the flagged items, the absence of any prior advisories relating to braking, suspension, or corrosion is a positive baseline, but it should not be taken as confirmation of underlying component health. With only two MOT records on file, the longer-term condition of components such as the rear brake shoes, exhaust hangers and mounting rubbers, and underbody sealing has not yet been independently verified. On a physical inspection, check that the handbrake holds the vehicle securely on an incline, that there is no binding or excessive drag from any wheel when the car is pushed in neutral, and that the underbody shows no early signs of surface corrosion around suspension mounting points. Confirm the service book stamps and that the timing chain or belt interval is within schedule, as the relatively low recorded mileage means a time-based rather than distance-based service regime will govern many of the maintenance items on this vehicle.