2007 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · DA56 OMR

The Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 28 October 2025 at 96,414 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with the three most recent annual tests showing clean passes once minor administrative re-tests were cleared. No advisories or worn consumables appear in the official record across the 2023 to 2025 period. The recorded mileage of 96,414 against a 2007 build equates to roughly 5,074 miles per year, which is low for a nineteen-year-old vehicle. The tester logged 80,507 miles on 7 October 2023, then 88,053 on 16 October 2024 and 96,408 on 9 October 2025, giving an even annual climb of about 7,900 to 8,000 miles. Low overall use with steady recent accumulation suggests the car sat lightly for years then entered regular service; standing time raises the risk of perished rubber bushes, seized brake calipers, and shallow corrosion the paper test will not always expose. Two failures dated 9 October 2025 and 16 October 2024 carry no listed defects, meaning the tester refused the certificate on documentation or identification grounds rather than mechanical fault. That pattern points to owner-side admin slips, not deferred mechanical care. Still, a buyer should confirm the V5C and test station notes behind those entries before purchase. In person, check suspension arms and subframe mounts for cracking or rust, spin each wheel for caliper bind after the car's lay-up, and inspect exhaust hangers and underbody for age-related corrosion. The clean MOT trail gives no warning on tyres or emissions, but nineteen years of age alone warrants a hands-on look at flexible brake lines and steering gaiters.