2016 TOYOTA AURIS1.2L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the latest test on 31 December 2025 at 75,988 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior. This failure highlighted multiple critical issues including an inoperative parking brake, faulty headlamps, and dangerously worn tyres. The trend suggests the previous owner only addresses mechanical faults once they threaten an MOT certificate, which can lead to accelerated component degradation between tests. At a recorded mileage of 75,988 miles over ten years, the vehicle averages approximately 7,600 miles per year. This is consistent with typical usage for a car of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 7,500 miles covered between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 8,173 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle is not subjected to extreme stress, but the frequency of failures indicates standard wear on rubber components and braking systems. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry thoroughly, as the December 2024 test flagged worn suspension arm bushes on both front sides. Although these did not result in a failure then, they are prone to causing alignment issues and tyre scrubbing. The parking brake also requires close attention; it failed efficiency tests in both 2023 and 2025, indicating a persistent issue with the rear drum mechanism or cable tension that may have been temporarily adjusted rather than fully rectified. The recurring issues with TPMS warnings and uneven tyre wear across multiple years suggest a neglect of basic vehicle checks. The buyer should check the current front tyres for signs of camber wear, given the history of heavy edge wear. Furthermore, a check of the headlamp alignment and mirror housing is necessary to ensure repairs following the December 2025 failure were completed correctly.