2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · FP09 APV

The 2009 Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 April 2025 at 90,867 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 23 April 2024 at 67,170 miles also showed a clean sheet. The only blemish is a fail on 20 April 2024 at 67,168 miles, though the tester logged no specific defects, and the car passed cleanly three days later. No recurring advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear across the five-year record. Mileage sits low for a 17-year-old vehicle. The record shows 55,678 miles in May 2022, 61,419 in May 2023, 67,170 in April 2024, and 90,867 in April 2025. That final jump of 23,697 miles in one year breaks the earlier pattern of roughly 5,500 to 6,000 annual miles, suggesting either a single long-distance owner or a period of standing followed by heavy use. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of neglected consumables, but the abrupt accumulation warrants a closer look at drivetrain fatigue. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as MOT passes with no defects do not rule out early-stage rust on sills or subframes. The unexplained fail on 20 April 2024 with zero listed defects hints at a possible administrative or test-process anomaly rather than mechanical fault, yet the rear brakes, coil springs, and suspension mounts should be physically checked for age-related perishing. Given the low lifetime mileage and clean advisory record, the Yaris reflects reasonable previous care. The 2025 pass confirms current legality, but the sharp mileage rise since 2024 means clutch wear, gearbox condition, and tyre sidewall cracking from standing periods deserve hands-on verification before purchase.