2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · AP05 HJP

The 2009 Toyota Yaris holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 2025-11-26 at 142,122 miles, though the maintenance trend reveals a mix of resolving and emerging issues. The tester flagged a nearside front tyre worn to 3mm on the edge and a central rear upper stop lamp with multiple light sources inoperative during the most recent test. A rear exhaust box mount was insecure five days prior at the previous test, indicating a recent repair to address that specific failure. The tester also noted an inability to fully inspect the rear boot and rear seat, which warrants physical verification to rule out structural corrosion or unsecured loads. Accumulating 142,122 miles over 17 years equates to roughly 8,360 miles annually, a typical usage pattern for this age. The mileage progression shows a notable jump between November 2023 at 123,242 miles and November 2024 at 134,241 miles, representing an 11,000-mile increase over that single year. Prior to 2023, the annual mileage appears lower, suggesting a shift in ownership or usage patterns. The recent tests at 142,082 and 142,122 miles show a sharp drop in accumulation over the last seven months, pointing to the vehicle standing idle or being sparingly used recently. Buyers should thoroughly inspect the front suspension components, given the failures for degraded anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers flagged in the 2024-11-08 test at 133,504 miles. While the subsequent 2024-11-20 pass suggests these were replaced, compromised covers allow dirt ingress, accelerating joint wear and potentially leading to detachment. The recurring tyre wear advisories, particularly the nearside front edge wear observed in the 2025 tests, point to potential misalignment or worn suspension bushes that require a physical geometry check. Furthermore, the insecure exhaust box mount and the tester's inability to inspect the rear seating area demand a close visual examination of the underbody for corrosion, exhaust gas leaks, and structural integrity.