2009 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · FE59 AFA

The vehicle currently presents a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite intermittent failures. The most recent MOT test on 11 August 2025 at 75,705 miles passed with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same day at the same mileage. This suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing identified faults immediately to ensure compliance, and the vehicle has maintained a clean record since the July 2024 inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,453 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 66,137 miles and the August 2025 test at 75,705 miles, the car covered 9,568 miles over a two-year period. While this low usage reduces the mechanical wear and tear on the engine and drivetrain components, it increases the risk of age-related degradation such as perished rubber components, dry seals, and fluid ingress due to periods of inactivity. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity and underbody, as low-mileage cars often suffer from surface corrosion that is not always reflected in mileage-based wear. Given the failures noted in 2023 and 2025, specific attention must be paid to the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines to ensure no recurring mechanical issues remain unaddressed. Since the record does not detail the specific causes of the previous failures, verifying the state of the brake discs and exhaust system is essential to confirm the underlying issues were fully rectified.