TOYOTA YARIS2014 · 1.3L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test on 21 August 2025 at 47,290 miles passed immediately after a failure the previous day for a broken offside front coil spring. While the tester noted corrosion on both the front and rear structures, it confirmed that structural rigidity remains unaffected for now. The presence of surface corrosion is a progressive issue that will require close monitoring as the vehicle ages. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 12-year-old car, averaging approximately 3,940 miles per year. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the car covered only 3,329 miles, and it added 3,282 miles in the year leading to the latest test. This low usage often reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it frequently leads to the degradation of rubber-based components through age, as evidenced by the perishing and cracking tyres recorded in the August 2023 failure. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the structural areas flagged in the 2025 test to ensure the corrosion is not advancing toward a point of compromising integrity. The recurring failure of fractured coil springs in both 2023 and 2025 suggests the suspension components may be becoming brittle due to age and low use rather than mileage. Additionally, the sidewalls of all tyres should be checked for cracking, as the history indicates the rubber compound is prone to drying out despite the low tread depth.