2010 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · BJ60 AEK

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of neglecting consumable items until they fail. The most recent test on 30 December 2025 at 41,037 miles passed with minor advisories for a deteriorated rear registration plate and perishing on both front tyres. These issues are consistent with a vehicle that sits stationary for long periods, as rubber components degrade through age rather than mechanical wear. At 41,037 miles, this 16-year-old Toyota has covered very little distance, averaging roughly 2,500 miles per annum. There are significant gaps in usage between January 2021 and January 2024, where the car covered only 5,577 miles, followed by a more active period between January 2024 and December 2025 where it clocked over 12,500 miles. This low mileage suggests the engine and suspension have seen minimal stress, but it also explains the recurring dry rot-related failures seen throughout the record. A buyer must personally inspect the condition of all four tyres, as the record shows a persistent history of perished rubber and structural tyre failures dating back to 2015. The brake system requires attention; the tester flagged pitted and corroded front discs in both 2021 and 2023, which is common on low-use vehicles where moisture is not cleared from the rotors. Check for surface corrosion on the chassis and suspension components, as the low mileage often masks the effects of environmental exposure over sixteen years.