2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · DE58 AET

The vehicle shows a declining maintenance trend characterized by an increasing frequency of mechanical advisories and failures. While the most recent test on 14 November 2025 at 85,017 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged several issues including thin front brake pads, a minor exhaust leak at the rear, a binding nearside rear service brake, and a severely deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. These findings suggest that while the car remains legal, the level of preventative maintenance has slipped compared to the clean record seen in 2022. The mileage profile indicates low annual usage, averaging approximately 4,723 miles per year over its 18-year lifespan. The data shows consistent annual testing, with the 2025 test occurring roughly eight months prior to the current date. This low mileage often correlates with less drivetrain wear but can lead to issues related to vehicle inactivity, such as the corrosion noted on the nearside rear brake pipe in November 2024 and the pitted brake discs recorded in 2016. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the braking system and suspension components. The history shows recurring issues with brake pads and discs, alongside a persistent problem with the offside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover, which appeared as a failure in 2024 and remained a concern in 2025. The presence of a binding nearside rear brake and a reported exhaust leak in the latest test necessitates a physical inspection of the braking hardware and the exhaust system integrity. Corrosion is another area of concern. The record highlights a corroded offside front coil spring in 2021 and a corroded nearside rear brake pipe in 2024. Given the age of the vehicle and these specific entries, a thorough underside inspection is required to check for structural rust or further degradation of the fuel and brake lines. The frequent advisories regarding tyre tread depth also suggest that consumable replacement has occasionally been deferred.