2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · CK04 YPC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 124,656 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a volatile pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the December 2025 pass indicates no current defects, the immediate failure on that same day revealed critical structural and mechanical issues. The transition from a failure with multiple high-priority defects to a clean pass suggests that the owner only addresses faults when legally necessary to pass the annual test. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 124,656 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,666 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with only roughly 2,000 miles covered between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. This low mileage often correlates with less wear on the drivetrain, but it also explains the age-related degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the recurring issues with tyres and wipers noted in the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear suspension mounting area and the outer sill. The December 2025 failure flagged excessive corrosion that significantly reduced structural strength, which is a serious safety concern that must be properly welded and not merely masked. The braking system also requires a close look. The record shows a history of binding calipers in 2024 and a total parking brake efficiency failure in late 2025. These faults suggest the mechanism may be seizing or requires urgent attention, especially given the nearside parking brake was inoperative during the last failed test.