2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · GY08 YDL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive ownership. While the most recent MOT test in May 2026 at 100,909 miles passed, it revealed a failing offside front tyre and defective headlamp lenses. These issues mirror defects from the April 2025 test, where the same tyre was flagged for cracking and wear. The persistence of these faults suggests that the owner only addresses components when they approach legal failure thresholds rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 18 years old, the 100,909 recorded miles represent a low annual usage rate of approximately 5,600 miles. The data shows consistent, low-interval travel, with roughly 2,000 miles covered between the 2025 and 2026 tests. However, the low mileage on an older vehicle often correlates with the degradation of rubber components due to age alone, which is evidenced by the severe deterioration of the nearside outer drive shaft boot and the anti-roll bar bar linkage noted in 2025. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The recurring advisory regarding the insecure front lower undertray from 2022 through 2024 indicates a lack of attention to loose fasteners or plastic brackets. Furthermore, the front brake pads and discs were thinning in early 2024; the current state of these components must be verified to ensure they have not reached critical wear limits. Check the CV boots for further cracking or tearing, as the previous severe deterioration often leads to rapid grease leakage and catastrophic joint failure if not replaced immediately.