2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · WV51 AVN

The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 7 October 2025 at 74 722 miles, indicating that the immediate roadworthiness condition is acceptable. A failure recorded a week earlier on 30 September 2025 at 74 719 miles required remedial work on rear axle swivel pins, rear axle fracture, and exhaust idle speed, suggesting that recent repairs have restored compliance. Over the past three years the record shows a shift from recurring failures to consecutive passes, signalling a stabilising maintenance pattern rather than a worsening one. Mileage has risen only modestly, averaging roughly 2 990 miles per year since the car’s first recorded test in 2014. Between 26 September 2024 (74 707 miles) and the latest test the odometer increased by just 15 miles, confirming very low annual usage and an absence of abrupt mileage spikes that might conceal hidden wear. The sparse mileage progression supports the view that the vehicle has been lightly used, though low utilisation can also encourage corrosion in suspension components. A prospective buyer should concentrate on the rear drivetrain and suspension, where the most serious defects have appeared. Verify that the rear axle, previously flagged as fractured and with excessively worn swivel pins (5 September 2025), has been correctly repaired or replaced, and inspect the rear coil springs for the corrosion noted in multiple tests (2024‑2025). Front coil springs and suspension arms continue to show corrosion (2025‑2024), so assess the extent of rust and any impact on structural integrity. Anti‑roll bar linkage bushes, recorded as worn since 2015, remain a point of wear and should be examined for play. Brake balance, highlighted as imbalanced on the rear axle in the 24 September 2024 failure, warrants a road‑test to confirm even braking performance. Finally, confirm that the windscreen wipers clear effectively, the near‑side headlamp aim is correct, and the engine idle speed meets emission standards, as these items have been flagged in recent advisories.