2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · CE62 UDD

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding corrosion and suspension components. The most recent test in September 2025 at 81,568 miles passed, yet it identified corrosion on the rear subframe mounting area and severely deteriorated dust covers on both front anti-roll bar ball joints. While the car passed, the progression from minor spring corrosion to structural mounting corrosion suggests that the chassis is beginning to suffer from age-related oxidation despite the relatively low mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 5,500 miles driven between the September 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 6,500 miles in the year preceding that. This low-frequency use often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of surface rust, which aligns with the repeated MOT failures related to perished dust covers and fractured coil springs seen in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear subframe to ensure the corrosion noted in September 2025 has not compromised the structural integrity. The recurring failure of coil springs, specifically the fracture noted in 2023 and persistent corrosion across all mounting points, indicates that the suspension system is reaching the end of its functional life. Furthermore, the front anti-roll bar ball joints should be checked for play or grease leakage, as the deteriorated dust covers flagged in the latest test will to imminent failure of the joints themselves if not replaced.