2009 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · FV59 EBX

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding structural and mechanical degradation. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 94,048 miles, the tester flagged multiple advisories related to corrosion and suspension wear. The persistent presence of structural corrosion on the integral body structure and suspension mounting areas across the last three years indicates that the vehicle is battling significant age-related oxidation, despite the chassis not yet reaching the point of structural failure under current testing standards. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 94,048 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,532 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with only 5,765 miles covered between the April 2025 and March 2026 tests. This low-mileage pattern suggests the car has sat for extended periods, which often explains the advanced state of rubber components and dry rot, such as the perished tyres and deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust covers noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's underbody and sills. The record consistently identifies corrosion on the inner sills, rear integral body structure, and suspension mounting points. Particular attention should be paid to the brake pipes, which have been flagged as corroded and covered in grease since at least 2023, as grease can mask advancing rust. The anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and suspension arm bushes also require checking for play, as the tester has already identified movement and deteriorating boots in these areas.