TOYOTA YARIS2001 · 1.3L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding structural and component degradation. In the most recent test on 18 May 2026 at 62,615 miles, the car initially failed due to ineffective windscreen wipers before passing upon re-test. However, the tester flagged corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear vehicle structures and rear coil springs, suggesting that environmental decay is beginning to accelerate despite the low annual mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 61,766 miles and May 2026 at 62,615 miles, the car covered only 849 miles over nearly three years. This infrequent use pattern often correlates with age-related failure of rubber components, as evidenced by the September 2022 advisory regarding a perished offside rear tyre and worn front anti-roll bar bushes. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear chassis to assess the depth of the structural corrosion. While the 2026 test noted that structural rigidity is not yet reduced, the presence of rust on both rear coil springs and the frame indicates a high risk of future failure. Particular attention should be paid to the brake slack adjusters noted as needing in 2022, and the condition of all suspension bushings to ensure they have not perished from long periods of inactivity.