2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · FH05 HDU

The 2005 Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 December 2025 at 97,831 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of annual examinations. Prior to that, the 20 December 2024 test at 94,835 miles shows a pass and a same-day fail with no defects logged, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle has cleared every valid roadworthiness check from 2022 through 2025 without advisories. Recorded mileage sits at 97,831 against 21 years of service, an average of roughly 4,659 miles per year. The odometer moved from 89,283 in December 2022 to 91,645 in December 2023, then 94,835 in December 2024 and 97,831 in December 2025. Annual accumulation stays between 2,190 and 3,996 miles, confirming light use with no abrupt spikes. Low totals and a clean sheet across five tests suggest the previous keeper kept the car lightly exercised and stored, though standing periods raise the risk of perished rubber and dormant corrosion unseen by the tester. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframes and suspension mounting points, as the MOT record logs no structural corrosion but long idle spells can hide moisture damage. Check the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs and brake calipers for stiffness after disuse. Verify tyre sidewalls and wiper rubbers for cracking from age rather than wear. The absence of advisories on brake discs, exhaust emissions and steering through to 2025 indicates sound ongoing care. Given the sparse but unbroken history, treat the Yaris as mechanically honest yet due for age-related consumable renewal before high-mileage commuting.