2010 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · FE10 AEC

The 2025‑12‑20 MOT passed the 2010 Toyota Yaris at 141,577 miles, confirming roadworthiness, but the test recorded multiple advisories on suspension arm pins and bushes, an oil leak, corroded rear and fuel pipes, and extensive underside and suspension corrosion, indicating a deteriorating condition rather than a stable or improving trend. The mileage history shows a roughly average annual usage of 8,849 miles, yet the interval from the 2023‑11‑15 test (119,794 miles) to the 2024‑12‑18 pass (129,719 miles) added 9,925 miles in just over a year, a rate far above the typical 8,849‑mile yearly average and suggesting periods of heavy use followed by relative inactivity. A buyer should therefore prioritize inspection of the suspension system, focusing on the worn arm pins, bushes, and rear axle swivel pins that have repeatedly appeared as advisories, and verify that the oil leak is contained and that the corroded brake and fuel pipes are sound. Given the chronic thin front brake pads, the inoperative parking brake recorded in earlier tests, and the pervasive rust on structural components, the purchaser must also examine brake disc condition, parking brake adjustment, and the integrity of the chassis rails and suspension arms to assess long‑term safety and reliability.