2004 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · DA54 ABX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the recent MOT history. The most recent test on 27 November 2025 at 57,447 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure occurred on 28 November 2024, the vehicle was rectified and passed a re-test three days later at virtually the same mileage reading, suggesting a proactive approach to addressing immediate mechanical faults rather than neglect. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2023, the car covered only 1,040 miles, showing very consistent low-intensity usage. The jump of 2,402 miles recorded between the December 2024 and November 2025 tests remains modest. This low mileage often reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it increases risks associated with aging rubber components, seals, and fluid degradation from long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural integrity and suspension components, as low-mileage cars of this era are prone to hidden corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Although the record shows no recurring faults, the inspector must check for perished suspension bushes and leaking brake calipers that occur from age rather than distance. Given the 2024 failure was not specified in the summary, verifying the state of the brake discs and tyres is essential to ensure the recent repair was not a temporary fix for a deteriorating system.