2013 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · SL13 HMX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding corrosion-related component failure. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 45,150 miles passed, the tester identified a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease. This follows a significant failure in May 2025 where the car was rejected for a seriously weakened offside front Macpherson strut with a holed spring seat and a corroded nearside front shock absorber. Although these faults were rectified, the recurrence of structural corrosion suggests the vehicle is susceptible to environmental oxidation. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,473 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns, moving from 33,746 miles in 2023 to 45,150 miles in 2026. This low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but long periods of standing can lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components, brake seizing, and dry rot in tyres. The clean records from 2023 and 2024 suggest the car was well-maintained before the mechanical issues surfaced in 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody and suspension geometry to check for further structural rust. The previous failure of the Macpherson strut seat is a critical indicator that the front suspension integrity may be being compromised by age. Particular attention should be paid to the brake lines and shock absorbers to ensure the corrosion noted in the 2026 test is not isolated. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also verify that brake calipers are not binding and check the tyres for sidew cracking due to age rather than tread wear.