2007 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · KS07 AAF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in May 2024 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the history shows a pattern of failures immediately preceding successful passes in both 2023 and 2024. These failures suggest that while the owner is proactive in ensuring necessary repairs are made before the final inspection, the vehicle consistently meets the minimum legal safety standards required for the road. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of 19 years age, averaging approximately 5,129 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between May 2022 and April 2023, where the car covered only 3,869 miles, followed by a more active period of 12,359 miles in the subsequent 13 months. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown, which are not captured by mileage figures alone. Given the clean nature of the most recent tests, a buyer should conduct a physical inspection focused on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than high-mileage wear. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension bushes, shock several, and brake lines which can perish or seize over time despite low use. Additionally, the buyer should check for structural corrosion on the underbody and sills, as older vehicles from this era are prone to rust that may not manifest as an MOT adviser until it has become advanced.