2011 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · RK61 OVR

The 2011 Toyota Aygo presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 28 November 2025 at 18,498 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the latest test introduced minor advisories that were absent in the preceding four annual checks. Both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage pins or bushes were flagged as worn but not yet resulting in excessive movement, indicating the onset of a common wear point on a vehicle of this age. The tester also noted a cut on the nearside front outer tyre and cracking or perishing on both front tyres, suggesting the rubber has deteriorated through age rather than use. These are low-severity items, but their emergence after four consecutive clean tests signals that routine underbody and tyre inspection is now overdue. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fifteen-year-old city car, averaging roughly 1,233 miles per year. Between the December 2021 test at 15,703 miles and the December 2022 test at 15,240 miles, the recorded figure actually dropped by 463 miles, which may reflect a data recording anomaly, a replacement unit, or a period of non-use followed by a re-test. From December 2022 at 15,240 miles through to November 2025 at 18,498 miles, the car covered 3,258 miles in just under three years, a modest but consistent accumulation of roughly 1,086 miles annually. The record is otherwise clean and continuous, with no gaps in test coverage and no sudden surges in mileage that would suggest sustained high-intensity use. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and wheel assemblies. The worn anti-roll bar linkage bushes warrant close examination for play and deterioration, as progressive wear here can lead to clunking, vague steering, and uneven tyre wear. The front tyres require replacement regardless of remaining tread depth, given the documented cracking and perishing, which compromises structural integrity and increases the risk of a high-speed blowout. Check the inner sidewalls and valve stems for similar age-related decay. Inspect the subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake lines for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has stood for extended periods, as low-mileage cars can suffer from seized components and surface rust that mimic the effects of far higher use. The rear brakes and handbrake mechanism should also be tested, as infrequent use on a lightly driven car can cause sticking calipers and binding cables.