2009 Toyota Verso 1.8L Petrol · FL09 YUD

The 2009 Toyota Verso demonstrates a stable and highly favorable maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass at its most recent MOT on 27 January 2026 at 74,355 miles. The tester recorded zero defects, indicating the vehicle met all roadworthiness standards without requiring any remedial work. Curiously, the record shows a failed test just six days earlier on 21 January 2026 at 74,353 miles, yet no defects were listed for that failure. This anomaly typically points to an aborted or incomplete test rather than a mechanical fault, as the subsequent pass confirms the vehicle's structural and mechanical integrity remained intact. The mileage pattern confirms exceptionally light use for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 4,374 miles per year. Between the January 2023 test at 66,911 miles and the January 2024 test at 69,721 miles, the Verso covered 2,810 miles. This dropped slightly to 2,537 miles over the following twelve months, and further declined to 2,097 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. Such minimal accumulation suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary, which carries its own mechanical implications despite the low wear on drivetrain components. Despite the pristine MOT record, a buyer must inspect the physical condition of perishable rubber components that degrade with age rather than mileage. Check the tyre sidewalls for cracking and date codes to ensure they are not aged fittings, as perished rubber poses a sudden failure risk regardless of tread depth. Suspension bushes and exhaust mounts also suffer from prolonged static periods, so look for deterioration during a physical inspection. Brake discs and calipers require close scrutiny. Infrequent use often leads to surface corrosion on the brake discs and potential binding of the calipers, issues that might not manifest during a short MOT road test but affect daily driving performance. Verify the condition of all fluids, particularly the brake fluid and coolant, as moisture absorption over long stationary periods compromises their efficacy. The clean MOT history reflects a well-maintained machine, but the low-mileage profile demands a thorough hands-on assessment of age-related deterioration.