2015 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · WG15 XOR

A persistent pattern of suspension wear and corrosion advisories, alongside one serious brake-related failure, defines the mechanical history of this Toyota Aygo over the recorded test period. Across the four most recent MOTs, the vehicle has passed each annual examination, but with a steady accumulation of front suspension and chassis-related advisories that warrant close attention. The 2024 test recorded advisories on all four coil springs, citing corrosion across both front and rear units, and the most recent 2026 examination noted worn pins or bushes in both front lower suspension arms. This trajectory is consistent with a vehicle of substantial age and mileage where structural and suspension components are beginning to show the kind of fatigue that progresses gradually. The 2026 result confirms continued roadworthiness on the day of test, but the cumulative advisory pattern indicates that the front end of the car should be regarded as a near-term maintenance liability rather than a settled item. With 119,442 miles recorded against an 11-year age, this Aygo has accumulated roughly 10,858 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical use for a vehicle of this class and era. There is no evidence of extended periods off the road, and the MOT testing frequency has been consistent at annual intervals since 2020, which is the earliest entry available in the supplied record. There are no unusual gaps or sudden mileage jumps to suggest inconsistent use, and the annual rate appears steady. Mechanically, this level of mileage on a small three-cylinder petrol of this generation places proportionate wear on clutch, gearbox synchros, engine mounts, and the cooling system, even though none of those specific items have yet surfaced in the MOT record. The braking components also received direct attention, with a dangerous failure recorded in 2020 for an offside front outer brake pad below 1.5 mm thickness and a contemporaneous advisory for front brake disc pitting, followed in 2023 by a further advisory noting the offside front outer brake pad as wearing thin. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority on inspection should be the front suspension and braking system, given the recurrence of advisories in these areas. The 2026 advisories on both front lower suspension arm pins or bushes should be probed carefully: with the vehicle on a ramp, check for any play in the front lower control arms by levering with a pry bar, and listen for clonking or knocking from the front end when driving over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces. Steering wander, vague self-centring, or a slight tramp under braking can all point to bushes that are moving beyond the MOT pass threshold. The 2024 coil spring corrosion advisories across all four corners are also worth a physical inspection, as corroded springs on a small city car of this age can fracture without warning, producing an audible rattle or a sudden drop in ride height on one corner. Jack the vehicle and check for any visible flaking, pitting, or surface loss on the springs, and bounce each corner to confirm even damping from the struts. The braking system demands equally targeted attention. The 2020 dangerous failure for pad thickness and the 2023 advisory for offside front outer pad wear, combined with the disc pitting advisory recorded the same year, suggest the front braking components have been a recurring service item. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, squealing, or pulsing through the pedal under firm braking, which would indicate the discs have worn beyond a sensible re-finishing limit. Pull to each side under braking to confirm there is no binding caliper dragging on either front corner, and check that the handbrake holds the vehicle securely on an incline, as the rear brake mechanism on this generation can seize if the car has seen infrequent low-speed use. Finally, the repeated front tyre edge wear advisories in 2023 and 2025 hint at an underlying geometry issue, most likely related to the worn suspension components already noted, so a four-wheel alignment check should be considered as part of any purchase, alongside a close visual inspection of the inner and outer sidewalls for any cuts or bulges that could be precursors to the kind of damage previously flagged.