2008 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · SH08 FBC

The most recent DVSA examination on 5 December 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which is a positive immediate indicator. Looking at the broader pattern, the vehicle has alternated between pass and fail outcomes over the last three years, with two failures noted in late 2023 and late 2024, each immediately followed by a pass. It is notable that the DVSA system shows no recorded advisories or specific failure reasons for any of these entries, which means the cause of the earlier failures cannot be determined from the history alone. While the current clean pass is reassuring, the recurring pattern of an initial failure followed by a retest pass suggests that advisory-level wear items may be developing on this vehicle, and any prospective buyer should be alert to the possibility of underlying issues that have been rectified just before each successful test. With approximately 73,481 miles recorded against an 18-year-old vehicle, the annual usage works out at around 4,082 miles per year, which is considerably below the national average for a car of this type. This low mileage figure is mechanically significant in several ways. A vehicle that has covered few miles in its lifetime will typically have experienced long periods of standing, which can lead to corrosion of brake discs, seizure or binding of brake calipers, deterioration of rubber components, and degradation of lubricants and coolants due to calendar ageing rather than wear. Any extended gaps between annual mileages, while not visible in this MOT snapshot, would compound these concerns, and the buyer should look for evidence of consistent, if light, use through service records. Given the clean advisory record and the low-mileage profile, physical inspection should focus on the consequences of age and standing rather than wear from heavy use. Tyres warrant close scrutiny for sidewall perishing and cracking from age, even if the tread depth remains adequate, as rubber compounds degrade with time regardless of mileage. Brake discs should be checked for surface corrosion and the calipers for smooth operation, as seized sliders or pistons are common after long idle periods and can cause uneven braking or pulling. The 12-volt battery should be tested for residual capacity, since batteries that have sat partially discharged will have reduced service life, and the cooling system, brake fluid, and transmission oil should be considered for replacement purely on a time basis, as their protective additives lose effectiveness with age. On a test drive, attention should be paid to any pulling under braking, which may indicate binding calipers, and to any clunks or knocks from the suspension, which can result from perished bushes, weak coil springs, or deteriorated anti-roll bar links, all of which are common on low-mileage vehicles that have absorbed standing moisture and salt. Listen for any roughness from the engine that might suggest infrequent oil changes, and verify that the cooling fan cuts in correctly and that the exhaust is free from blowing or corrosion at the joints. Finally, confirm the service history, paying particular attention to evidence of annual oil changes regardless of low mileage, as extended drain intervals are one of the most common causes of premature engine wear in vehicles of this usage pattern.