2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · YR18 XSC

The 2018 Toyota Aygo presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 13 April 2026 at 31,111 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a clear step forward from the previous test on 31 May 2024 at 25,818 miles, where the tester flagged all four tyres for cracking or perishing. The fact that no tyre defects reappeared in 2025 or 2026 suggests the owner replaced the rubber and has kept on top of basic consumable upkeep since then. No structural, mechanical, or braking faults have ever appeared across the full record. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old city car. Between the June 2022 test at 19,503 miles and the June 2023 test at 22,832 miles, the car covered roughly 3,300 miles in twelve months. That rate held steady through to May 2024, when the odometer read 25,818 miles. The jump to 31,111 miles by April 2026 represents about 5,300 miles in nearly two years, a modest increase but still well below the UK average. The gap between the May 2024 and April 2026 tests is longer than the typical annual cycle, which may indicate a period of reduced use or a missed test year. Buyers should verify whether the car sat stationary for extended periods, as prolonged standing can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake disc surface corrosion, and fluid degradation. Despite the low mileage, the 2024 advisory on all four tyres raises a flag about how the vehicle was stored and maintained before that point. A buyer should inspect the current tyre date codes and sidewalls carefully, confirming they are a matching set with even tread depth and no renewed signs of perishing. The spare tyre, if fitted, deserves the same attention. Given the car's city-car role and short-journey usage pattern, the brake discs and pads should be checked for lipping and surface corrosion rather than outright wear. Suspension bushes and shock absorbers should be examined for deterioration, as low-mileage vehicles that spend time parked can still suffer from aged rubber components. The clean 2026 result is reassuring, but it only confirms condition on test day. A prospective buyer should carry out a fresh inspection of the exhaust system for corrosion, verify that all lights and washers operate correctly, and confirm the presence of a valid MOT certificate matching the VIN. A short test drive at low speed will reveal any binding brakes, tracking issues, or suspension knocks that a static check might miss. Overall, the record points to a well-kept, lightly used small car with no recurring mechanical faults, though the tyre history and irregular test interval warrant a careful physical inspection before purchase.