2006 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · GV06 TZJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on January 23 2026 at 133,584 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement as the owner successfully addressed critical failures identified just nine miles prior. The previous test failed due to an ABS fault and a perished nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover, but these were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass. This indicates the owner is willing to respond to safety-critical defects once they are flagged. At 133,584 miles over 20 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,680 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light usage for a car of this age. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, with roughly 5,200 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 5,600 miles covered in the final year. This regularity suggests the car is used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which helps prevent component degradation. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry and wheel alignment. The January 2025 test flagged both front tyres for uneven wear on inner and outer edges, suggesting a potential tracking issue or worn suspension bushes. While the tyres were likely replaced, the underlying cause of the wear warrants a physical check of the control arms and bushings to prevent premature future tyre failure. Furthermore, the ABS system mentioned in the January 2026 failure should be verified to ensure the warning lamp remains off and the sensor is functioning correctly. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough inspection of the chassis for corrosion on the sills and mounting points is necessary, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail structural integrity beyond the common failure points for this model.