2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · SA68 CFM

The most recent DVSA examination on 17 April 2026 recorded a clean pass with no defects or advisories, and this outcome follows another clean pass on 30 April 2025. Reviewing the broader history, the vehicle has accumulated eight MOT test entries, all resulting in passes, with advisories only emerging in 2022 and 2024. The 2022 advisories relating to front brake disc wear and pad material thinning were isolated and have not recurred in subsequent tests, suggesting the braking components were subsequently addressed or have worn within acceptable limits since. The 2024 advisory concerning offside rear tyre damage or perishing is similarly isolated and was not repeated at the 2025 or 2026 tests, which would be expected if the tyre was renewed. Overall, the maintenance trend is stable and consistent, with no progressive or recurring defects appearing in the official record. With 33,930 miles recorded over eight years, the annual mileage averages approximately 4,241 miles per annum, which is notably low for a city-oriented vehicle such as the Toyota Aygo. Such modest usage is consistent with predominantly short urban trips, commuting, or a period of extended standing between uses. While low annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the engine, clutch, and gearbox, it can conversely accelerate certain age-related deterioration. Brake discs and calipers are particularly susceptible to corrosion when a vehicle remains stationary for prolonged intervals, and rubber components, fluids, and the 12V battery can degrade on a calendar basis irrespective of distance travelled. Given the low-mileage profile and the vehicle's age, a prospective buyer should carry out several specific physical inspections beyond the MOT certificate. The offside rear tyre perishing advisory from 2024 warrants careful examination of all four tyres for sidewall deterioration, cracking, or bulging, as rubber compounds harden with age even when tread depth remains adequate. The brake system should be inspected for signs of binding calipers or surface corrosion on the discs, which can present on a test drive as uneven braking, a pulling sensation to one side, or judder through the pedal during light application from low speed. Listen for any clonks or rattles from the suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes, top mounts, or anti-roll bar linkages exacerbated by standing rather than wear. Further age-related checks should include verification of the 12V battery's state of health, since batteries beyond four to five years commonly show diminished cranking performance. The vehicle's service history should be scrutinised to confirm timely replacement of engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and the manual transmission or automatic gearbox fluid where applicable, as these degrade on a time basis rather than purely by mileage. Inspect the underside and wheel arches for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, brake lines, and the exhaust system, which can deteriorate from moisture exposure during short journeys where the vehicle does not fully dry out. Finally, ensure the Aygo's timing chain or belt, depending on engine variant, and the auxiliary drive belt are within manufacturer replacement intervals, and verify that the spare wheel or tyre repair kit is present and serviceable.