2005 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · EK04 AAA

A recurring issue with the nearside rear tyre has persisted across multiple inspection cycles, appearing as an advisory in 2022, 2024, and again in the most recent pass on 15 August 2025. While the vehicle has maintained a generally stable roadworthiness record, including a minor failure for offside headlamp aim in August 2024 that was quickly rectified, the latest test also introduced a new advisory for a minor exhaust gas leak at the rear join. The recorded mileage of 71,760 miles is low for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 3,417 miles per year over twenty-one years. This usage pattern indicates a vehicle that has spent significant time stationary or has been used for very short distances, which often shifts the mechanical wear from drivetrain components toward the degradation of rubber seals, hoses, and tyres. Attention must be paid to the nearside rear tyre, which has been flagged for cracking and perishing for at least three years without being replaced. During a physical inspection, check the sidewalls and tread of this tyre for visible weather cracking. Additionally, the reported exhaust leak at the rear join should be investigated; listen for an abnormal drone or hissing sound from the rear of the vehicle during acceleration and check for soot deposits around the exhaust joints. Ensure the headlamp beam pattern is correct and that no obstructions remain in the driver's line of sight, as previously flagged in 2023. Given the low annual mileage and the recurring tyre advisories, a thorough check of all rubber components, including suspension bushes and tyre walls, is necessary to identify any perishing caused by age rather than operational wear.