2013 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · FG13 WTK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the car passed its latest test in April 2026 at 85,540 miles, the tester identified a severely deteriorated nearside front ball joint dust cover and an inoperative offside registration plate lamp. This follows a failure in April 2025 for similar issues, suggesting that the owner tends to address mechanical faults once they reach the point of failing an MOT test. The recorded mileage of 85,540 miles over 13 years reflects a low-usage pattern of approximately 6,600 miles per annum. The data shows consistent intervals between the April 2024 test at 74,738 miles and the April 2025 test at 79,533 miles, representing roughly 5,000 miles annually. This low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it can lead to the degradation of rubber components and seals, as seen with the suspension failures. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the recurring failure of the ball joint dust covers in 2025 and 2026 indicates the rubber boots are cracking or perishing. The braking system also requires attention, as the record flagged thin front brake pads during the April 2025 failure. Given the age of the vehicle and low mileage, a physical check for corrosion on the brake discs and perished rubber throughout the chassis is necessary to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing.