2004 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · KD54 AAU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a reactive approach rather than preventative upkeep. While the most recent test on 27 October 2025 passed with no defects, it followed an immediate failure on the same day and a previous failure in July 2025. This pattern suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they trigger an MOT failure, which can indicate that underlying faults are being run to the point of failure between annual testing intervals. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year over its 22-year lifespan. A notable gap of 8,542 miles between July 2024 and July 2025 is followed by a single mile of travel between the two most recent tests in October. The total distance of 147,057 miles is high for a small petrol engine of this era, which naturally leads to increased degradation of rubber components, suspension, and structural integrity despite the relatively low annual mileage figures. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, as the history indicates multiple test failures without specific defect descriptions provided in the summary. Given the age and mileage, priority should be given to checking for corrosion on sills, wheel arches, and underbody mounts where these models commonly suffer. Inspect the condition of bushes, shock car, and brake lines to ensure that the recent pass was not merely a temporary fix for issues that are likely to recur before the next inspection.