2009 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · FL09 HLC

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of deferred attention to wear items. The most recent test in September 2025 at 79,965 miles identified multiple advisories related to the anti-roll bar linkages and the rear braking system. While the car passed, the presence of severely deteriorated dust covers on both front linkages and thin rear pads suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they reach an MOT failure threshold rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 79,965 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,700 miles. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage between tests, with roughly 2,800 miles covered between October 2024 and September 2025. This low mileage suggests the engine and drivetrain have low stress, but low mileage on an older vehicle often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and corrosion on metal surfaces, which is consistent with the recurring reports of pitted brake discs and perished rubber dust covers noted in the history. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the anti-roll bar linkages have appeared as a defect in both 2023 and 2025. These components should be checked for play in the joints to avoid future failure. The rear braking system also requires scrutiny; the record shows scored and pitted discs in 2022 and 2025, indicating the hardware is likely nearing the end of its functional life or is suffering from age-related corrosion due to low use. Additionally, the 2022 failure for exposed tyre cords and mismatched tyres indicates a previous history of oversight regarding safety equipment, necessitating a thorough check of the current tyre brands and tread depth.