2006 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · FL06 BVM

The 2006 Toyota Yaris presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 13 September 2025 at 139,384 miles. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories in the last three consecutive tests indicates a well-maintained vehicle with no immediate mechanical or structural concerns flagged by the tester. This consistent record suggests the car has been kept in good working order, with no recurring issues demanding repeated repairs. The vehicle has covered roughly 6,969 miles per year, which is typical for a twenty-year-old supermini. Between the September 2023 test at 134,836 miles and the September 2024 test at 137,134 miles, the Yaris accumulated 2,298 miles. The following year, up to the September 2025 test at 139,384 miles, it covered 2,250 miles, demonstrating consistent, low-mileage usage. An anomaly exists in the January 2022 record, where a failed test on the 26th at 134,831 miles was immediately followed by a pass on the 28th at the identical mileage, suggesting a minor rectification or a testing irregularity that required a retest. While the MOT record remains entirely free of advisories, a vehicle of this age and mileage demands a thorough physical inspection of typical wear components. Buyers should scrutinise the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, as these degrade naturally over two decades regardless of mileage. Brake discs and calipers require close examination for corrosion, a common issue on lightly used vehicles that stand for extended periods. Structural integrity around the sills, subframes, and floor pan must be verified to ensure no corrosion has compromised the chassis, alongside a careful check of the exhaust system for leaks or mounting degradation. The lack of historical faults suggests a diligent previous owner, but age-related decay remains the primary risk factor for a vehicle approaching its twentieth year.