2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · HN58 ACO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the car passed its latest test in December 2025 at 133,325 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior. That failure highlighted multiple critical issues including a rough nearside rear wheel bearing, a defective offside rear seat belt, and an offside front tyre with exposed cords. The recurring failures suggest that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by the MOT tester, leading to avoidable periods of non-compliance. At 133,325 miles over 18 years, the Yaris has averaged approximately 7,400 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light usage for an older hatchback. The record shows a consistent annual testing interval since 2019, though the mileage accumulation remains steady. There are no significant gaps in the history that would suggest long periods of sitting stationary, but the frequency of failures between 120,000 and 133,000 miles indicates that the vehicle is being driven regularly without proactive inspections of its wear-and-tear components. A buyer should specifically inspect the cooling system, as low coolant levels have been flagged in almost every test since 2022. This persistence suggests a slow leak or a head gasket issue that has not been properly rectified. The suspension also shows a history of neglect, with previous failures for a fractured offside front coil spring and anti-roll bar linkages. Given that the nearside front drive shaft CV boot was noted as severely deteriorated for three consecutive years starting 2022, a thorough inspection is required to check for grease leakage and potential damage to the drive joint itself. The tyre history is another point of concern, with multiple entries for uneven wear on the inner edges, which typically indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension components. The nearside rear wheel bearing failure in late December 2025 must also be verified in person for any remaining noise or play, to ensure the replacement was effective. Finally, the offside rear seat belt retracting mechanism noted in the last failure should be checked to ensure it functions correctly, as this is a critical safety component that was previously overlooked.