2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · LR51 AEN

The vehicle shows a history of recurring structural and suspension issues that suggest reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent recorded test was in March 2022 at 172,024 miles, meaning the car is currently over four years out of its MOT interval. During that final inspection, testers identified corrosion on both nearside and offside rear coil springs, alongside a repair to a nearside rear lower suspension mounting hidden by underseal. While the vehicle passed, the presence of corrosion in critical suspension mounting areas indicates that the underbody is susceptible to significant degradation given its age. At 172,024 miles over 25 years, the car has averaged approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with an older city-run vehicle. However, the interval between 2022 and 2026 represents a significant gap in documented roadworthiness. In the years leading up to the 2022 test, the vehicle suffered multiple failures due to consumable wear, including fluctuating front brake discs, distorted road wheels, and perished tyres. The pattern of failing on tyre tread depth and lighting components suggests that the previous owner only addressed defects faults when necessary to pass the annual test. Structural integrity remains a primary concern for this example. The fuel filler pipes and exhaust system were flagged as corroded or poorly repaired repeatedly between 2018 and 2019, and the 2021 advisory of corrosion on the nearside rear suspension mounting suggests the chassis may be thinning. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the sills and suspension points for advanced rot, as the corrosion noted in previous years has likely progressed into structural failure since the last recorded inspection.