2010 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · GY10 MLJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass in September 2025 at 104,352 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, although a significant failure just two days prior to that pass indicates a lapse in basic consumable inspections. The tester flagged an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and a more critical nearside front tyre with exposed cords. These safety issues were clearly rectified immediately, as the car passed the subsequent test with no recorded defects or advisories. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between August 2022 and September 2025, the car covered 9,165 miles, showing a steady rate of use rather than long periods of stagnation. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has likely undergone light use, which typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine-related components. The lack of recorded advisories over the last three years indicates that the Yaris has remained in good structural condition despite its age. A buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry specifically, as the edge wear noted in the September 2025 failure often points to alignment issues or worn ball joints and suspension bushes. While the low mileage is positive, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close check for corrosion on the sills and brake lines which MOT tests only partially cover. Given the recent tyre failure, verify the age and condition of the remaining tyres and check for uneven wear patterns to ensure the previous fault was not caused by a persistent mechanical misalignment.