2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · AV08 FYA

The 2008 Toyota Yaris holds a current MOT valid until March 2027, having passed its most recent test on 10 March 2026 at 85,076 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a persistent pattern of minor corrosion and wear items that have never escalated into outright failures. The March 2026 test flagged corroded fuel pipework, binding offside front service brake, and corrosion at both rear suspension component mounting prescribed areas, all noted as not excessive at the time. These advisories have appeared consistently across multiple tests, indicating the vehicle has been kept roadworthy without major structural deterioration, though certain faults remain unresolved year on year. The mileage progression tells a clear story of very light use. From the March 2022 test at 69,908 miles through to March 2026 at 85,076 miles, the car covered just 15,168 miles over four years, averaging roughly 3,792 miles annually. The 2025 test at 80,750 miles sits neatly within this pattern, confirming steady but minimal accumulation. A vehicle of this age sitting at 85,076 miles is exceptionally low, which limits wear on drivetrain and suspension components but raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods that can accelerate corrosion of brake lines, fuel pipes, and underbody mounting points. The recurring corrosion advisories deserve close attention. Fuel pipe corrosion appeared in 2023, 2024, and 2026, while rear suspension mounting area corrosion has been flagged in every test from 2023 onward. Both rear mounting points were flagged again in March 2026, suggesting the corrosion has not been arrested. A buyer should inspect the underside carefully, paying particular attention to the fuel pipe routing along the rear subframe and the condition of the rear suspension trailing arm or beam mounting areas. Surface rust is common on vehicles of this age, but any scaling or pitting that compromises structural integrity would require welding or replacement. The binding offside front brake noted in March 2026, also present in 2023, points to a caliper or slide pin issue that has either been intermittently addressed or tolerated. Combined with the corroded nearside front brake pipe flagged in 2024, the braking system warrants a thorough inspection of caliper operation, pipe condition, and disc thickness. The nearside steering rack inner joint play flagged in 2024 and 2025 should be checked for any progression. The damaged windscreen noted across multiple tests remains a cosmetic and legal consideration, as it has not yet affected the driver's view sufficiently to fail the test but may worsen over time.