2007 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · LM07 KVL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test on June 2025 at 112,582 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior. The trend shows a cycle of addressing mechanical faults only when they threaten an MOT certificate, specifically regarding drivetrain and braking components. The recurrence of drive shaft CV boot issues across the last two testing periods suggests that the previous owner ignored visible rubber degradation until it reached a point of legal failure. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 112,582 miles averages to approximately 5,900 miles per year. This relatively low usage for a vehicle of this age often leads to age-related perish of components rather than mechanical wear from distance. A significant gap exists between the February 2023 and July 2024 tests, during which the car covered only 1,457 miles. This period of inactivity likely correlates with the appearance of perished tyre sidewalls and defective wiper blades noted in the 2024 failure report. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and braking system thoroughly, as the offside front service brake was flagged as excessively binding in 2024. The ABS warning lamp noted in that same period requires diagnostic verification to ensure the sensor fault or module failure has been properly rectified. Given the history of deteriorated CV boots, a physical inspection for grease leakage around the drive shaft joints is essential to prevent imminent mechanical failure. Additionally, the tyres should be checked for deep grain cracking in the sidewalls, as the record indicates the rubber is failing from age despite the low tread mileage.