2016 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · RO16 VMY

The vehicle was presented for its most recent DVSA roadworthiness examination on 29 September 2025 and was recorded as having passed, with no defects or advisories noted by the tester. This represents a continuation of a clean MOT record across the past five consecutive test cycles, with passes also recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, each returning no advisories or failures of any kind. The absence of recurring defect patterns in the DVSA history strongly suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a satisfactory standard, or at minimum that any wear items have been addressed prior to test presentation. While a clean MOT history is a positive indicator, it is worth bearing in mind that the MOT test is a snapshot condition assessment at the time of examination and does not preclude the possibility of incipient faults developing between test dates, particularly on a high-mileage town car of this age. With 105,499 miles recorded against a 2016 registration, this Toyota Aygo has covered approximately 10,550 miles per annum on average, which sits broadly in line with typical usage figures for a small city car of this vintage. There are no extended gaps in the recorded MOT history that would suggest prolonged periods of standing, nor is there evidence of unusually rapid mileage accumulation that would point to exceptionally hard use such as motorway commuting or fleet operation. The consistent annual exposure means that consumable items such as brake pads, brake discs, tyres, and clutch components are likely to have worn at a steady, predictable rate, and the absence of advisories relating to brake condition, tyre wear, or suspension components in recent tests would indicate these systems are functioning within acceptable parameters at the time of inspection. Notwithstanding the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer of a ten-year-old vehicle approaching 106,000 miles should undertake a number of practical physical checks before committing to purchase. Tyres warrant close inspection for sidewall perishing and cracking caused by age-related rubber degradation, as this can occur independently of tread depth and would not necessarily be recorded at MOT time if the cracking is minor; look for fine hairline fractures on the sidewalls and check the production date codes on each tyre. The 12-volt battery is another time-served component likely to be approaching the end of its useful service life, so its age, state of charge, and terminal condition should be verified, particularly as the Aygo is known to be sensitive to weak battery voltage which can produce a range of seemingly electrical fault symptoms. Brake discs, particularly on a car that may have seen significant urban stop-start driving, should be examined for corrosion ridges around the outer circumference and any signs of binding calipers such as uneven pad wear or a hot wheel centre after driving, as standing corrosion can cause juddering under braking on a test drive. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and the rear torsion beam should be inspected for cracking, sagging, or knocking on uneven road surfaces, and the exhaust system should be checked for corrosion at the mounting points and joints, as ten years of road salt exposure commonly degrades these areas. A thorough test drive should accompany any physical inspection, paying particular attention to the clutch operation, which on a manual Aygo of this mileage is a known wear point, listening for any slipping under load or judder on take-up. The steering should feel precise and free from clonks or excessive play, and the gearbox should select all ratios cleanly without synchro wear becoming apparent when changing down into second or third under load. On the engine, listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start, as the 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit in this generation of Aygo has been known to suffer chain guide wear at higher mileages, and check for any blue smoke from the exhaust indicating valve guide oil consumption. Finally, verify the service book history to confirm that time-based items such as coolant, brake fluid, and spark plugs have been replaced at the manufacturer-recommended intervals, as these degrade with calendar age irrespective of mileage covered, and ensure that the documented mileage is consistent with the current odometer reading and any previous MOT records to rule out potential discrepancies.