2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · DY08 OVZ

This 2008 Toyota Yaris currently holds a valid MOT issued on 12 June 2026 at 107,328 miles, though the pass was not without issue. The tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and wearing on their edges, indicating alignment or suspension geometry concerns rather than simple neglect. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of front tyre wear that has persisted across multiple test cycles. A clean pass in May 2025 at 98,937 miles suggests the tyres were replaced or rotated after the June 2024 failure, yet the same wear characteristic has returned within twelve months. This points to an underlying mechanical cause, not merely consumable wear. The mileage profile is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. Between June 2023 at 75,034 miles and June 2026 at 107,328 miles, the car covered roughly 32,294 miles in three years, averaging close to 10,765 miles annually during that period. Prior to that, the annual average was considerably lower, with only 11,415 miles added between June 2023 and June 2024. The record is sparse, with no tests between mid-2024 and mid-2025, making it difficult to establish a precise usage gap. The overall annualised figure of approximately 5,963 miles remains well below the UK average, suggesting prolonged periods of light use or standing. A buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry carefully. Edge wear on both front tyres typically indicates toe misalignment or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends. The June 2024 failure specifically cited tread depth below 1.6mm on the nearside, meaning the car was driven on illegal tyres at some point before that test. This raises questions about how attentively the previous owner monitored tyre condition between tests. The rear silencer flagged as very rusty and cracked in June 2023 at 75,034 miles was apparently rectified before the next test, but the underlying condition of the exhaust system and underbody corrosion should still be verified, particularly given the vehicle's age and the potential for long periods of short-trip use accelerating internal condensation and rust. Beyond the documented advisories, a thorough underbody inspection is warranted. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop seized brake calipers, perished rubber components, and surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension linkages that MOT tests do not always capture. The front wheel bearings, lower suspension arms, and anti-roll bar links should be checked for play. The recurring tyre wear issue remains the most significant finding in this record and should be treated as an active defect until a four-wheel alignment check confirms the geometry is within specification.