The TOYOTA AYGO (2009-12) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.0 VVTI 67 BLUE MMT AUTO5 is a small five-door city car, designed for easy motoring rather than long-distance luxury. It sits among Britain’s affordable used hatchbacks, where compact size, straightforward controls and an automatic transmission appeal to drivers who want uncomplicated urban transport. mycarcheck.com has recorded 1,015 look-ups covering 383 different VINs, giving this model a substantial sample. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £3,500, average recorded mileage of 59,000 miles and annual use of about 5,000 miles. The average keeper count is 3.4, useful context when assessing an individual car’s history. The 1.0-litre petrol engine and compact footprint suit city errands, commuting and new drivers, while five doors add practicality. Less spacious and refined than superminis, the Aygo is easy to park and economical to run. Its cheerful character makes it a worthy rival to the Citroën C1 and Peugeot 107.