2009 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · BN09 EVM

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in December 2025 at 135,492 miles resulted in a pass despite a nearside front tyre being near the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This follows a similar advisory from December 2024 regarding the offside front tyre, suggesting a consistent pattern of delaying tyre replacement until inspection occurs. At 135,492 miles over 17 years, the Yaris averages approximately 8,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression is steady, with intervals of roughly 7,000 to 10,000 miles between each annual test. This consistent usage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stationary storage which can often lead to seal failure or brake corrosion, though the high mileage places standard wear demands on rubber-based suspension components and drivetrain assemblies. A buyer should focus specifically on the front suspension geometry due to the recurring failure of the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers. These components were flagged in both 2021 at 99,043 miles and 2023 at 118,446 miles, indicating a potential weakness or alignment issue that continues to accelerate rubber degradation. The repeated edge wear noted on the front tyres in the last two tests also necessitates a professional wheel alignment check to ensure the vehicle is not causing premature wear on the next set of tyres.