2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · YT58 ACZ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 19 January 2026 at 137,625 miles, meeting statutory standards at that point. A failure recorded just five days earlier on 14 January 2026 at 137,619 miles indicates a brief lapse, but the immediate subsequent pass shows the issue was resolved. The alternating failures and passes without recorded defects suggest a stable maintenance trend rather than a progressive decline. Between November 2023 and January 2025 the odometer rose from 122,581 to 131,832 miles, a gain of 9,251 miles over roughly 27 months. The rate accelerated to 5,787 miles in the 12 months leading to the January 2026 tests, then stalled at just six miles between the two 2026 examinations. This deceleration points to lighter recent use or periods of storage, which can reduce wear on consumables but also mask fatigue in high‑stress components. For a buyer, the critical areas to inspect are the braking system, suspension bushings and coil springs, and the chassis for corrosion. The repeated test failures without recorded defects imply possible intermittent brake binding, worn suspension mounts, or early‑stage rust that may not trigger a defect code. A visual check for rust around wheel arches, floor pans and sills, a test drive for brake pedal feel and any pull, and a physical inspection of suspension mounts will reveal whether the vehicle’s age‑related wear has been properly addressed. Tyre tread depth and wiper blade condition should also be verified, as these are the most likely consumables to show the effects of the 137,000‑mile service history. A thorough under‑body inspection and a check of the exhaust system for corrosion will complete the due‑diligence assessment.