2007 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · DA07 DGU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and recurring mechanical wear. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 164,223 miles passed, it flagged a high volume of advisories including all four tyres reaching the legal limit and suspension components showing signs of play. The maintenance pattern appears reactive; the repeated flagging of the offside front suspension arm bush and the offside rear wheel bearing indicates that these components are only addressed when they approach failure thresholds rather than on a preventative schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. The data shows active use, with 6,078 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 6,772 miles in the five months leading up to the January 2026 test. This steady usage suggests the car does not sit for long periods, which helps prevent internal seizing, but it confirms that the vehicle is driven enough to accumulate significant wear on rubber and metal components. A buyer must closely inspect the structural integrity of the chassis, as the records from December 2024 noted corrosion on the rear integral body structure and both inner and outer sills. Although the vehicle is undersealed, the presence of rust on load-bearing areas requires a physical check for deep scaling. The buyer should also verify the nearside front CV boot, which was a failure point in 2024, to ensure the replacement was effective and has prevented further drive joint damage. The suspension and braking assemblies require immediate attention due to the nature of the advis. The January 2026 test highlighted play in the offside rear wheel bearing and worn bushes on the offside front suspension arm. Given that all four tyres were reported as worn to the legal limit in the last test, an immediate expenditure for a full set of rubber is likely. The buyer should check for uneven wear or steering pull during a test drive to confirm if the suspension geometry has worsened since the last MOT inspection.