2006 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · DE56 EYG

The 2006 Toyota Yaris presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 08 March 2025 at 154,231 miles, passed but flagged a severely deteriorated front CV boot and minor front exhaust leak. A rear sub-frame corrosion advisory also appeared. Comparing this to the 2024 test at 149,363 miles, the same front exhaust leak persists, and CV boot deterioration has migrated from both fronts to specifically the front joint. The 2023 failure at 139,952 miles was serious: a fractured offside front coil spring, excessively corroded rear brake pipe, and a split CV boot. That coil spring was clearly replaced before the March 2023 pass, yet the rear sub-frame corrosion advisory from 2025 suggests ongoing underbody exposure. The trend is partially improving in that the critical suspension failure was addressed, but recurring exhaust leaks and deteriorating CV boots indicate consumable components are being run to failure rather than proactively replaced. The mileage pattern is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Accumulating roughly 7,700 miles annually, the Yaris shows steady use without suspicious gaps or sudden jumps. The 2022 test recorded 134,385 miles, rising to 140,070 by March 2023, then 149,363 by March 2024, and finally 154,231 by March 2025. This linear progression suggests regular daily or weekly use rather than long periods of neglect or aggressive high-mileage driving. No anomalies in the odometer record undermine confidence in the stated mileage. A buyer should inspect the front exhaust system carefully, as the minor gas leak has appeared in three consecutive tests from 2024 through 2025 without documented repair. The front CV boot, flagged as severely deteriorated at the most recent test, is overdue for replacement; failure to address it risks joint contamination and a costly driveshaft rebuild. The rear sub-frame corrosion advisory from March 2025 warrants a close visual check on a lift, particularly around mounting points and suspension pickup areas. The 2023 failure for a fractured coil spring and corroded rear brake pipe was serious, so verifying the condition of the rear braking system, including pipes and cylinders, is prudent. Suspension arm bushes have been flagged intermittently since 2022, so a thorough check of front wishbone bushes and ball joints is advisable. The misty headlights noted in 2024 may have reduced night-time visibility if not yet restored.