2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · LS55 WCT

The most critical issue to address immediately is the MOT status. The last valid certificate expired in September 2023, meaning this vehicle has been off the road and untested for nearly three years as of today. You cannot legally drive it without a fresh MOT, and a long period of inactivity poses specific risks for a car of this age. Looking at the historical record, the mechanical trend appears stable and positive. The vehicle passed its tests in 2021, 2022, and 2023 with no defects, issues, or advisories recorded. There are two instances where the car failed one day and passed the next, but the lack of recorded defects for these failures suggests they were likely rectifiable on the spot or administrative in nature, rather than serious structural or safety failures. The mileage is relatively low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging under 4,400 miles per year. However, the usage pattern changed recently. The car covered over 11,500 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests, compared to just 6,600 miles the year before. This indicates the vehicle was used more heavily in its final years of testing, which is actually preferable to a car that has sat dormant for decades, as it suggests components were still moving and lubricating.