2009 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · SH59 OCE

A recurrent history of structural, braking, and suspension component failures characterises the roadworthiness of this 2009 Toyota Aygo, demonstrating a persistent cycle of wear that culminated in a pass on 2026-01-10 after a failure twelve days prior. The record shows a total of eight tests spanning from 2021 to 2026, featuring four failures and four passes. Major issues have included an inadequate structural repair to the offside rear inner sill and floor in late 2025, excessive carbon monoxide emissions at idle, a non-securing bonnet, front suspension arm and anti-roll bar linkage bush failures in early 2025, wheel bearing roughness, exhaust mounting failure, and binding service brakes in 2022. This frequent recurrence of major defects points to an unstable mechanical trajectory where critical items repeatedly degrade between test cycles. Accumulating 71,818 miles over its seventeen-year lifespan translates to an average of roughly 4,225 miles per year, reflecting a relatively low overall usage profile. While this lower annual mileage means the vehicle has spent less time on the road than typical high-mileage counterparts, the MOT history reveals that low use has not shielded it from significant degradation of rubber bushings, metallic brake lines, and structural areas. The testing cadence remains regular with no multi-year gaps recorded, ensuring that the chronology of failures and advisories accurately captures the deterioration rate of its primary mechanical systems. Prospective buyers must subject the vehicle to a rigorous physical examination of the areas highlighted in recent test logs, paying particular attention to the structural integrity of the offside rear inner sill and floor where a previous major repair was noted. The braking system requires careful scrutiny due to ongoing advisories regarding a corroded offside front brake pipe covered in grease or other material, low nearside rear parking brake effort, and excessive footbrake travel. On a test drive, listen closely for knocks or clunks from the front suspension, verify that the footbrake pedal feels firm without excessive travel before engaging, and check that the car tracks straight without pulling under braking. Further inspection should target the front suspension arms and anti-roll bar linkages, which have a history of bush wear, alongside the exhaust system to confirm that emissions levels are stable following the previous carbon monoxide failure. Check the rear brakes for any lingering signs of binding or low parking brake efficiency, and ensure the bonnet mechanism locks securely in place. Evaluating these specific components during a thorough pre-purchase inspection will help determine the immediate financial outlay required to address these lingering mechanical vulnerabilities.