2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · YH12 LCO

The 2012 Toyota Aygo presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile at its most recent MOT on 3 September 2025, when it passed at 49,849 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures recorded across the five-year history. The sole advisory raised in the latest test relates to the offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit and wearing on the edge, a minor consumable defect rather than an underlying fault. The preceding test in August 2024 flagged an identical advisory on the nearside front tyre, suggesting a pattern of uneven front tyre wear that has persisted across consecutive annual inspections. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of very light use. Between March 2021 and September 2025, the odometer advanced just 13,029 miles over roughly four and a half years, averaging well under 3,000 miles annually during that window. The earlier interval from March 2022 to August 2024 saw 8,293 miles added, which is still modest. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The annual test intervals are regular, and the mileage progression between each test is logical and evenly spaced. The repeated front tyre advisories warrant closer physical inspection. Edge wear on the front tyres, appearing on opposite sides in consecutive years, points to possible tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or tired damper units causing uneven loading across the contact patch. A buyer should have the front suspension and steering geometry checked on a four-wheel alignment rig before committing. The near-zero mileage accumulation in recent years also raises the possibility of extended standing periods, which can lead to flat-spotted tyres, perished rubber on bushes and hoses, and surface corrosion on brake discs that may not be immediately visible. A thorough underbody inspection for structural rust, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, is advisable given the vehicle's age, even though no corrosion-related defects have yet appeared on the record.