2001 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · WV51 AVC

The 2023‑10‑18 MOT at 122,047 miles resulted in a pass, with only minor defects recorded. The vehicle therefore remains roadworthy, though the recurring wear on the front anti‑roll bar linkage, the persistent exhaust leak, and the defective wiper blade indicate that maintenance has been modest rather than comprehensive. No evidence of a worsening trend appears; the same categories of faults have been noted in earlier tests and were either corrected or tolerated in the latest inspection. Mileage has risen from 56,212 miles in August 2014 to 122,047 miles by October 2023, a gain of roughly 65,800 miles over nine years, or about 7,300 miles per year. The most recent 15‑month interval, from July 2022 (108,750 miles) to October 2023 (122,047 miles), added 13,297 miles, suggesting a period of increased use. Overall the mileage pattern is steady and does not indicate unusually low usage, nor does it show rapid, abnormal accumulation. Recurring issues centre on structural and suspension components: extensive corrosion of the inner sills, boot floor and underbody was recorded in 2022 and earlier, while the latest test notes only minor movement in the front anti‑roll bar linkage. Brake system concerns are prominent, with multiple entries citing corroded and greasy brake pipes, binding rear brakes, and a parking brake lever that has shown little reserve travel in 2017 and 2018. Tyre wear has been noted as close to the legal limit on several occasions, and the exhaust system continues to exhibit a minor leak. A buyer should therefore inspect the integrity of the inner sills and boot floor for rust penetration, examine suspension bushes and the anti‑roll bar linkage for play, test the brake pedal for binding or excessive travel, verify the condition of the brake pipes and fluid condition, check tyre tread depth and wear patterns, and confirm that the exhaust leak is limited to a small area and that the parking brake operates within the specified reserve travel.