2015 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · YS64 KFR

A clean and largely uneventful MOT history defines this 2015 Toyota Aygo, with six of the seven recorded tests resulting in a pass and no advisories, and a single failed attempt rectified immediately on the same day. The only blemish in the entire record is a 2025 presentation where the offside front headlamp aim was recorded as too low, a present and verifiable defect that was presumably corrected before the same-day pass was issued. The most recent test on 2 March 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, and aside from a cluster of advisories issued back in July 2020, the vehicle has not attracted any further comments from testers over the subsequent five examinations. This pattern points to stable roadworthiness presentation rather than a deteriorating trend, with no recurrence of any previously flagged component. Annual mileage of roughly 4,109 miles over an eleven-year life places this Aygo firmly in low-use territory, and the recorded figure of 45,199 miles is consistent with a vehicle that has covered relatively short distances throughout its life. There are no significant gaps in the testing record and no abrupt jumps in mileage between tests, suggesting a steady, modest accumulation rather than periods of heavy use or extended lay-up. Mechanically, this level of usage typically means that wear items such as brake friction material, clutches, and tyres will have aged more through environmental exposure and standing-time degradation than through active service. The 2020 advisories regarding tyre cracking and perishing on both front and rear tyres are entirely consistent with a vehicle that accumulates mileage slowly, as sidewall rubber deteriorates with age regardless of tread depth. With the 2020 advisory cluster being the only meaningful data point for component wear, particular attention on a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the front suspension and braking system, as those were the areas previously flagged. The advisories noted worn lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, and front inner brake disc pitting and scoring. Given five further years of use since those notes were issued, the buyer should physically inspect the front brake discs for lipping, surface corrosion, and any renewed ridging, and check the disc thickness against the manufacturer minimum if measurable. The lower arm bushes should be assessed for any play by hand, and the component listened for over uneven road surfaces where knocking or clonking would indicate the bushes have worn beyond their previous advisory state. A test drive should be used to probe the previously flagged systems more thoroughly. On a road with bumps or undulations, listen for any knocking or rattling from the front suspension that would suggest the lower arm bushes have deteriorated since the 2020 advisory, and feel for vagueness or wandering in the steering that could indicate worn linkage components. Under braking from moderate speed, monitor for any pedal pulsation or vibration through the pedal that would confirm brake disc warping, and listen for any grinding or scraping that could indicate worn pads contacting already scored discs. Given the low annual mileage, also confirm that the cooling system is functioning correctly and that the battery is holding charge, as these are typical weak points on lightly used vehicles. Finally, a thorough check of the underside for any corrosion or fluid leaks, particularly around the suspension joints and brake lines, would be prudent given the age of the vehicle.