2009 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · AV09 EHB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, passing its most recent inspection in March 2026 at 72,194 miles. The maintenance trend shows a stable pattern of resolving specific faults after a significant failure in early 2023. While the car has passed its last three tests, the history reveals a recurring struggle with age-related degradation and minor components that are only addressed during annual MOT intervals. This suggests the owner reacts to faults only when they are flagged by the tester rather than performing preventative mechanical maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 72,194 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,247 miles. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage patterns, such as roughly 4,200 miles covered between February 2025 and March 2026. This low-mileage profile typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based parts due to age, which is evident in the persistent perishing issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the fuel filler neck and associated pipes, as corrosion was a recurring theme between 2023 and 2025. The tester also flagged the offside front brake hose for corrosion in 2025, which requires a check for structural integrity to prevent fluid leaks. The repeated mention of the nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing across four years indicates that the vehicle likely sits for long periods, causing the rubber to dry out despite low tread wear. Furthermore, the exhaust system should be inspected for further leaks beyond the previous internal baffle damage noted in 2023. While the anti-roll bar ball joint was repaired following the February 2023 failure, the remaining suspension bushes and boots should be checked to ensure no other components have perished due to age. The vehicle appears to be a typical low-use example where the primary risks are rust and perished rubber rather than mechanical fatigue from mileage.