2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · GY59 YRO

The most recent MOT (28 Oct 2025) recorded a failure. Key defects were thin front brake pads, slight play in both front anti‑roll‑bar ball joints, cracked/repaired rear tyres and a damaged off‑side front tyre that is below the legal tread depth. Corrosion on the rear inner‑suspension mounting points and worn rear suspension arm bushings were also noted. Across the five‑year history a clear pattern emerges: corrosion and wear on rear suspension components, progressive tyre damage and recurring brake‑system wear. Earlier tests showed only mild corrosion and a single tyre nail, but by 2024 front brake discs were wearing and tyres were approaching the legal limit, and in 2025 the issues escalated to multiple tyre failures and brake‑pad wear. The trend is therefore worsening rather than stabilising. At 41,058 mi the Yaris is very low mileage for a 2009 model – roughly 2,400 mi per year. This suggests the car has been lightly used or spent long periods idle. Light use can preserve engine and drivetrain wear, but prolonged inactivity often encourages rust on suspension mounts and brake‑pipe corrosion, both of which are evident here. For a prospective buyer the first checks should be: Inspect all four tyres for cracks, separations or repairs; replace any that are damaged or near the 1.6 mm tread limit.