2007 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · MJ07 YSR

A clean and unbroken pattern of roadworthiness defines this 19-year-old Toyota Yaris, with four consecutive pass certificates at the 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 tests and zero advisories or defects recorded across any of those examinations. The single failure logged on 23 September 2024 also carried no defect entries, which indicates an administrative or retest event rather than a mechanical rejection, and the vehicle subsequently passed on the same date. The absence of corrosion advisories, brake warnings, suspension notes, or exhaust concerns across a five-test window suggests the structure and consumable components have aged exceptionally well for a car of this vintage. For a prospective buyer, this represents one of the more reassuring MOT histories available on a near two-decade-old hatchback. Recorded mileage of 103,466 miles against a 2007 registration equates to roughly 5,446 miles per year over the vehicle's life, which is well below the typical annual accumulation for a city car of this class. Such restrained usage can mean reduced wear on major drivetrain components, but it also raises the familiar concern that prolonged standing periods may have affected rubber, sealing, and fluid components. The fact that no advisories have been raised on tyres, brakes, or suspension in any of the recent tests, however, suggests that whatever the usage pattern, the mechanical condition has remained sound at the point of each examination. Mileage gaps between tests are modest, with consistent annual visits and no extended absences from the road. Given the age and the absence of any flagged items, a physical inspection should focus on areas commonly affected by time rather than recorded use. The exhaust system, particularly the rear silencer and pipe joints, should be checked for rust perforation, as emissions-related exhaust integrity is a frequent failure point on Yaris models approaching twenty years old. Brake discs and pads should be physically inspected for lipping and minimum thickness, since MOT brake tests do not always catch marginal wear, and any binding calipers would manifest as uneven pad wear or a pulling sensation under braking. Under-bonnet areas worth a close look include the cam belt cover for signs of oil misting from the cam seal, and coolant hoses for brittleness at the hose clips. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, as these are known wear items that can deteriorate silently between annual tests. Steering should remain precise without excessive play or vibration through the wheel, and the manual gearbox should select cleanly without synchro crunch on downshifts. With the engine fully warm, observe the exhaust for any blue smoke on overrun, which would indicate valve stem oil seal deterioration, and check for steady idle and clean throttle response. The combination of a clean MOT record and these targeted physical checks should provide strong reassurance that this Yaris remains a mechanically sound and dependable prospect.