TOYOTA YARIS2010 · 1.0L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 3 April 2026 at 99,225 miles, but that clearance followed a same-day failure for excessive wear to both front suspension arm bushes and a fractured offside front coil spring. The maintenance trend is worsening: a 2025 failure for a binding near-side front brake and the 2026 structural suspension defects show escalating mechanical neglect rather than steady upkeep. The most recent pass reflects rectification of those faults, yet the pattern implies deferred intervention on safety-critical components. Recorded mileage rose from 96,990 in April 2024 to 99,225 by April 2026, an average of roughly 1,100 miles per year across that span and well below the lifetime mean of 6,202. The 2025 entry shows 97,953 on 5 April and 97,965 a week later, indicating a retest after repair rather than normal use. Sparse testing with long idle periods between annual checks suggests the car spent extended time stationary, a condition that accelerates perishing of tyres and suspension rubbers as seen in the 2024 rear tyre cracking advisory. A buyer should physically verify the front suspension subframe and both lower arm bushes for fresh replacement evidence, since the April 2026 failure demanded new components on both sides. The offside coil spring must show an undamaged fitted item with no corrosion at the seat. Inspect the near-side front brake caliper and hose for the cause of the 2025 binding fault, confirming the slider pins move freely and the disc face is true. Given the 2010 build and fractured spring history, examine all four spring seats and chassis legs for corrosion or stress cracks. The 2024 rear tyre perishing warrants a full set check for sidewall degradation from low mileage storage. The clean 2025 and 2026 pass sheets post-repair are reassuring, but the recurring front-end failures point to an owner who deferred consumable and structural care until forced by the tester.