2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · MF59 FCP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes despite its age. The most recent MOT test conducted in September 2022 at 36,455 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a failure just two days prior at 36,447 miles due to structural damage to both the offside and nearside front tyres. The immediate rectification of these faults suggests an owner who is responsive to safety-critical failures identified during testing. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,144 miles per year. Between September 2019 and September 2022, the car covered only 1,830 miles, indicating periods of infrequent use or long-term storage. While low mileage typically suggests less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it also increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components and corrosion on metal surfaces that do not benefit from regular road use. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on components susceptible to stationary neglect, as the low mileage often leads to dry-rot in suspension bushes and surface rust on the undercarriage. The tyre failure in 2022 highlights that the vehicle may have been driven over debris or suffered impact, so a thorough check of the current sidewalls for cracking is essential. Given the long intervals between tests, inspect the brakes for seized calipers or pitted discs, which are common in vehicles that sit idle for extended periods.