2005 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · GP05 XMJ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history shows a trend of developing mechanical wear. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 124,728 miles, this followed a failure just five days prior due to windscreen damage and multiple mechanical defects. The appearance of worn suspension arm bushes, a severely deteriorated CV boot, and an exhaust leak indicates that while the vehicle is currently legal, several age-related components are reaching the end of their service life simultaneously. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 124,728 miles represents an average of approximately 5,900 miles per year. However, the data reveals a significant spike in usage between December 2024 and December 2025, where the vehicle covered nearly 14,000 miles in twelve months. This increased activity correlates with the transition from a clean test record in late 2024 to multiple mechanical failures, suggesting that the recent higher mileage pattern has placed greater strain on the aging rubber components and exhaust system. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the structural integrity of the rear suspension mountings, as the tester flagged corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear areas in December 2025. While currently not considered excessive, corrosion on a vehicle of this age requires monitoring to prevent structural failure. The nearside front CV boot should be checked immediately for grease leakage, as its severe deterioration often leads to imminent joint failure if not replaced. Additionally, the minor exhaust leak should be verified to ensure it does not worsen into a significant failure that would fail the next test.