2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · DE58 ADU

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend as of the most recent MOT test in November 2025. While the car passed after a failure on 05/11/2025, the tester flagged several significant issues that suggest a decline in mechanical upkeep. The presence of corroded brake pipes on both the offside front and both rear sides, alongside pitted front brake discs, indicates that the braking system is beginning to suffer from age-related degradation. This follows a failed test on 05/11/2025 where the offside front coil spring was fractured and multiple brake pipes were noted as excessively corroded. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, with only 12,025 miles recorded as of November 2025. This averages roughly 668 miles per year, which explains the recurring issues with rubber components. The history shows a consistent pattern of tyres perishing, cracking, or tearing due to lack of use, seen in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2025. While the low mileage suggests minimal drivetrain wear, the long periods of inactivity have clearly allowed moisture and oxidation to affect the braking system and suspension components. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and braking system. The recurring reports of brake pipe corrosion and pitted discs mean the underside of the vehicle requires close scrutiny for structural rust and fluid leaks. The fractured coil spring in the 2025 failure suggests that suspension components may be brittle from sitting idle. You should also check the condition of all rubber seals, bushes, and tyres, as the MOT history demonstrates that this vehicle is prone to age-related perishing rather than wear-related failure.