2004 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · AF54 LTJ

The most recent DVSA test on 14 June 2022 recorded a failure at 38,738 miles, with no defects listed on the certificate. The prior test on 30 June 2021 passed cleanly at 37,661 miles. The single failure with no stated defect leaves the maintenance trend unverified rather than clearly stable or worsening, and the four-year gap to today means the vehicle has no valid MOT evidence for current roadworthiness. Recorded mileage sits at 38,738 against a 2004 build, an average of roughly 1,761 miles per year. The jump from 37,661 in June 2021 to 38,738 in June 2022 adds only 1,077 miles in twelve months. Such low annual use over 22 years suggests extended standing periods, which typically accelerate rubber perishing, brake seizing, and underbody corrosion even when the odometer stays low. A buyer must commission a fresh MOT and physical inspection before purchase. The 2022 failure with no defects logged points to a possible administrative or unrecorded mechanical fault; the tester may have omitted detail or the car failed on a presentation issue. Given the age and standing pattern, examine suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and calipers for binding or seizure. Check structural integrity under the sills, subframes, and suspension mounts for corrosion from damp storage. Confirm exhaust emissions and tyre condition, as long idle spells degrade both. The sparse history offers little reassurance on ongoing care from previous owners.