2009 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · VX09 OWA

The 2026‑01‑07 MOT confirms the 2009 Toyota Aygo remains roadworthy despite recorded defects, with the tester noting an off‑side front tyre worn close to the legal limit and an off‑side front brake pipe corroded and covered in grease. The recurring tyre wear and brake‑pipe corrosion since 2022 indicate a stable but neglected maintenance pattern; no major mechanical failures have appeared since the 2021 failure, suggesting the current owner has addressed earlier issues but has not replaced the compromised brake line. Covering 62,226 miles over 17 years equates to roughly 3,660 miles per year, a figure lower than typical for a vehicle of this age and points to extended periods of inactivity interspersed with occasional high‑usage intervals, such as the 10,009‑mile increase between the 2019 and 2020 tests. The relatively clean record from 2017 to 2019, followed by a sharp rise in mileage in 2020, suggests the car may have been stored for several years before being driven more intensively. Repeated advisories on the off‑side front suspension arm pin or bush 5.3.4 a i in 2024 and 2025, together with persistent tyre wear 5.2.3 e and the 2020‑2021 rear wheel bearing noise 5.1.3 b i, highlight areas that merit close inspection; the brake‑pipe corrosion 1.1.11 c also signals potential exposure to moisture and possible fluid leakage. A prospective buyer should therefore examine the condition of the front suspension bushes and arm pins for excessive play, verify the integrity of the front brake pipe and surrounding chassis for rust or fluid seepage, measure tyre tread depth on all wheels, check rear wheel bearing for roughness or play, and inspect the front and rear brake discs for pitting or scoring; any signs of binding calipers or fluctuating brake performance should be addressed before purchase.