2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · SD62 NDG

The 2012 Toyota Aygo passed its most recent MOT on 15 July 2026 at 70,582 miles, but only one day after a failure on 9 July 2026 at 70,581 miles for an excessively corroded offside rear brake pipe and a leaking nearside rear brake pipe connection. The maintenance trend is worsening. The May 2026 failure laid bare severe structural corrosion: the front subframe was seriously weakened, both rear subframe mountings had excessively corroded and lost significant structural strength, and multiple brake pipes leaked or were excessively corroded. The July retest relied on winter protection applied to subframes and brake pipes, leaving those areas uninspected. This points to a vehicle patched through test rather than properly repaired. Recorded mileage sits at 70,582 against a 14-year life, an average of roughly 5,042 miles per year. The car covered only 8,519 miles between June 2024 (59,063 miles) and June 2025 (67,542 miles), then just 3,040 miles to July 2026. Low annual use and the long static periods implied by corrosion suggest the Aygo spent much of its life parked, which accelerated rust on subframes, brake pipes, and suspension arms while leaving consumables like wiper blades and lamps neglected, as the May 2026 test showed defective wipers and a failed position lamp. A buyer must inspect the rear subframe mountings and sills in person; the May 2026 test recorded excessive corrosion at both rear prescribed areas and the offside outer sill, conditions the July 2026 tester could not view under winter protection. The front subframe was declared seriously weakened and needs confirmation of any weld or section repair. Brake hydraulics remain suspect despite the pass, with prior leaks at drum-to-flexi and front-to-rear pipes. All four coil springs and shock absorber casings showed corrosion by May 2026, and suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, and front subframe mounts carry corrosion with worn but non-excessive bushes. The exhaust is corroded. These are not minor consumable items; they reflect structural and mechanical decline that previous owners masked with grease and protective coatings rather than renewed parts.