2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · CP54 YGL

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend of minor recurring defects. While the most recent test on 14 April 2025 at 61,869 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle required a retest following a failure just six days earlier. The tester identified an ABS fault during the initial April 2025 attempt, which was cleared for the successful pass. However, the presence of worn offside front anti-roll bar bushes and defective headlamp lenses indicates that while the car is legally roadworthy, several minor mechanical and lighting issues remain unresolved. The recorded mileage of 61,869 miles is exceptionally low for a 2005 model, averaging fewer than 3,000 miles per year. The data shows steady, incremental usage, with the mileage rising from 55,551 in January 2023 to 57,801 in February 2024, and reaching 61,869 by April 2025. This low-use pattern often suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary. Such patterns can lead to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is reflected in the 2023 advisories regarding perishing tyres and the 2025 report of worn suspension bushes. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the underbody due to the corrosion noted in the January 2023 test. Although no new structural corrosion was flagged in subsequent years, the presence of rust on suspension components is a common issue on vehicles of this age and low mileage. The recurring issues with headlamp lenses and wiper effectiveness suggest that external consumables are beginning to fail due to age rather than heavy wear. The recent ABS warning lamp failure warrants a thorough check of the braking system to ensure the fault was genuinely rectified and not merely a sensor glitch. Additionally, the offside front anti-roll bar linkage requires attention to prevent further suspension noise or movement. Given the history of defective parking brake levers and lighting issues, a manual check of all external bulbs and the handbrake tension is advisable before purchase.