2010 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · CK10 CKX

The MOT history for this 2010 Toyota Yaris tells a mixed mechanical story, characterised by a cluster of recurring advisories centred on the rear tyres and offside front brake pipe, alongside two failed tests in 2024 and 2026 that were predominantly caused by minor electrical and wiper defects rather than structural or wear-related issues. The most recent test on 7 April 2026 passed after an immediate re-test on the same day that originally failed on the offside front wiper not clearing the screen effectively. Both the failure and the pass carry the same four advisories: a slightly loose exhaust heat shield, the offside front brake pipe corroded and coated in grease, a nearside rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished on the outer edge, and an offside rear Tyre with slight cracking and perishing. The brake pipe advisory is notably persistent, appearing identically on the 2025 test as well, which suggests the defect has been left unaddressed across two consecutive tests. The rear tyre advisories are also carried over from 2025, indicating ongoing deterioration rather than one-off wear. With 69,791 miles recorded across 16 years, this Yaris averages roughly 4,360 miles per year, which is well below the typical accumulation rate for a car of this age and points to either lighter-than-average use or extended periods of standing. The MOT pattern supports the latter, as there are gaps between tests, including a near two-year stretch between the October 2022 pass and the August 2024 re-test, and another gap between October 2021 and October 2022. Low annual mileage of this nature reduces wear on major drivetrain components but can accelerate deterioration of rubber items, brake hydraulic components, and exposed metal surfaces due to prolonged static exposure. The fractured offside front coil spring flagged in October 2021 is a known consequence of age-related metal fatigue rather than mileage accumulation, which fits this usage profile. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas are the items already flagged by the tester. The offside front brake pipe carries a recorded advisory for corrosion on two consecutive tests, and on inspection the pipework should be examined closely for surface rust, pitting, and any seepage, particularly at the unions and along the underside routing. The perished and edge-worn rear tyres need immediate replacement and the wheel rims should be checked for corrosion damage where the perished rubber may have allowed moisture ingress. On the test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn bushes or top mounts given the age, and feel for any roughness or vibration through the brake pedal that might suggest the corroded brake pipe is nearing a restriction or the calipers are binding. The exhaust heat shield should be resecured, though this is a minor repair. The 2024 and 2021 failures also warrant some attention, even though they were resolved at the time. The 2024 failure involved both wiper blades, the windscreen washer system, and a rear position lamp, suggesting possible underlying electrical or switch faults rather than simple bulb or blade wear. The 2021 failure included a fractured coil spring and a rough rear wheel bearing, both of which should be confirmed as having been replaced with quality components rather than pattern parts of uncertain durability. On the road, the Yaris should track straight under braking with no pulling to either side, the steering should feel tight without sloppiness around the straight-ahead position, and there should be no audible rumble from the rear hubs when cornering under load. Given the low recorded mileage and visible evidence of ageing rubber and brake line corrosion, a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a technician willing to put the car on a ramp would be strongly advisable to check for any structural corrosion beneath the wheel arches and along the underbody seams, areas that MOT testing does not fully assess.