2009 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · LS59 ACY

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 September 2025 at 38,854 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same day. This suggests the current owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues immediately to ensure a valid certificate. The clean records from 2024 and early 2023 indicate that the vehicle has not suffered from significant mechanical degradation or structural failure recently. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,286 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 29,458 miles and September 2025 at 38,854 miles, the car covered 9,396 miles, confirming a consistent pattern of low-distance use or long periods of storage. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine, drivetrain, and brake-friction materials, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid chemistry. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas associated with age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. Because the car has been driven infrequently, check for perished suspension bushes, cracked sidewalls, and aged tyres that may lack grip despite sufficient depth. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or seized calipers, as low-use vehicles often suffer from brakes seizing up. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough underside check for structural rust is essential, although the MOT record does not yet flag any significant integrity issues.