2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · YP18 PTO

The 2018 Toyota Aygo presents a stable but chronically neglected maintenance trend, most recently passing its MOT on 24 April 2026 at 35,898 miles. The vehicle has never suffered a dangerous failure, yet the record reveals a persistent failure to address a known advisory. Both rear tyres have been flagged for cracking or perishing at every single test since April 2023, a five-year span covering three separate test dates. This is not a worsening mechanical fault, but it is a clear sign that the previous keeper treated advisories as optional rather than scheduling preventive replacement. The mileage accumulation is notably low, averaging roughly 4,487 miles per year over eight years. The record shows a gap of approximately 7,900 miles between April 2023 at 22,950 miles and April 2024 at 30,867 miles, followed by a slower climb of around 2,600 miles over the next year and roughly 2,400 miles in the twelve months to April 2026. Such low annual use suggests short urban trips or extended periods of inactivity, both of which accelerate tyre sidewall perishing and brake corrosion due to lack of sustained heat cycling and moisture dispersal. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear tyres first. The repeated cracking advisory across three consecutive years indicates the rubber has been degrading for some time, and the current tyres may be aged well beyond safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth. Check the date stamps on all four tyres, including the spare if fitted, and budget for a full set of replacements. Inspect the rear brake components for binding or uneven wear, as low-mileage city driving often leads to caliper seizure and disc corrosion. Examine the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframe, and sills, since infrequent use on damp UK roads can trap moisture against undersealed metal. The front tyres were replaced or rectified between the failed and passed tests in April 2024, so verify their condition and alignment, but the rear tyre neglect remains the dominant concern throughout the entire history.