2013 TOYOTA YARIS1.3L Petrol

The 2025‑10‑17 MOT produced a pass, but the same day's failure recorded a leaking battery and ongoing suspension wear, showing that the vehicle's condition has not stabilised. Repeated corrosion of the rear and front coil springs, together with progressive wear of the suspension arm pins and bushes, demonstrates a worsening trend rather than a stable or improving one. At 13 years old and 54,911 miles, the car averages just over 4,200 miles per year, a figure that is low for its age and suggests periods of limited use or standing. Mileage increments between successive tests range from 1,300 to 2,200 miles annually, with no abrupt jumps that would indicate rapid usage or neglect. A buyer should therefore prioritize inspection of the suspension system, checking the condition of the coil springs for rust, the integrity of the arm pins and bushes, and the state of the shock absorbers, which have shown external casing corrosion since 2023. The tester flagged binding rear brakes, so the brake discs, calipers and pads require close examination. Additional checks should include the battery for leaks, tyre tread and sidewall condition, and the structural chassis for any signs of rust beyond the documented spring corrosion, especially around the off‑side front coil spring that fractured in 2019.