2007 TOYOTA YARIS1.0L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of inconsistent testing preparation. The most recent test in November 2024 at 78,317 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, which suggests an administrative anomaly or a non-mechanical failure rather than a mechanical fault. Following the clean passes in October 2023 and July 2022, the vehicle appears to meet minimum standards when properly maintained and presented for inspection. The recorded mileage of 78,317 miles is significantly lower than the national average for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,122 miles per year. The data shows long periods of low usage, such as the mere 1,477 miles covered between July 2022 and October 2023. While this low mileage profile typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber suspension bushes, perished seals, and potential brake caliper seizing due to long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and underside, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from hidden corrosion that does not show on an odometer. Given the age of the Yaris, specific checks for rust on the rear sills and exhaust system are essential. Because the MOT history shows failures without recorded defects, the buyer must also verify the state of the fluids and the condition of the tyres to ensure the low usage has not led to neglect of basic consumable maintenance.