2007 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · BL56 DLD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the mechanical history indicates a worsening trend regarding structural integrity. While the most recent test on 26 May 2026 at 87,518 miles passed, the tester identified corrosion on the offside front outer sill, various suspension components, and the underbody. This represents a significant escalation from the January 2026 test, where only a seat belt anchorage showed corrosion. The presence of active rust across multiple structural points suggests the vehicle is entering a phase of accelerated degradation. The mileage profile is notably low for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year with a total of 87,518 miles. However, the recent data shows an increase in usage. Between January 2024 and January 2025, the car covered 3,000 miles, followed by another 3,771 miles in the fourteen months leading to May 2026. This low annual mileage often correlates withrelated damage from stationary periods, which aligns with the recurring corrosion issues noted throughout the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody to assess the depth of the corrosion flagged on the sill and suspension mountings. The record shows a pattern of rust starting with seat belt anchorages and suspension mounting points in 2025, which has now progressed to the outer sills and general underbody. While the January 2026 failure for thin brake pads and a faulty wiper blade indicates basic maintenance was addressed, the structural rust remains the primary risk to the long-term viability of this Yaris.