2004 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · CA54 AEE

The 2025‑11‑06 MOT at 128,392 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standards. Although earlier tests from 2023‑2024 repeatedly flagged worn CV boots, slight wheel‑bearing play, and headlamp aim errors, the absence of any faults in the latest test suggests the maintenance trend is stable and has improved following remedial work. The 22‑year‑old Yaris has accumulated 128,392 miles, averaging about 5,800 miles per year, a rate that is low for its age and points to light usage or extended periods of inactivity. Mileage increments between successive tests are modest and steady, rising from 107,241 miles in 2020 to 128,392 miles in 2025, with no prolonged gaps; the 2024 retest after the 2024‑10‑14 failure demonstrates prompt attention to the recorded defects. A buyer should therefore inspect the drive‑shaft constant‑velocity boots for cracks or severe deterioration, check wheel bearings for play or roughness, examine front suspension components such as ball joints and anti‑roll bar bushes for wear, verify tyre tread depth and even wear patterns, confirm headlamp alignment and condition, and look for exhaust leaks or corrosion in the rear box and surrounding structure. The brake system must be assessed for imbalance, binding or excessive wear, and the engine management warning light must be verified as inactive.