2009 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · MJ09 GFY

The vehicle presents an inconsistent roadworthiness profile characterized by a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. While the most recent test on 10 December 2025 at 112,095 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, the historical data suggests a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. The trend is not stable, as the car consistently fails its initial MOT appointment in the last three testing cycles, indicating that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when mandated by a DVSA tester rather than performing regular pre-test inspections. At 17 years old with 112,095 miles, this Yaris averages approximately 6,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-use patterns for a city car. The mileage data shows consistent intervals of use, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between February 2023 and November 2024, and another 4,434 miles covered between November 2024 and December 2025. This low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading or brake components seizing due to periods of inactivity operation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the components that likely triggered the recent failures. Since the record shows failures without specific defects listed in the summary, the issues may pertain to easily rectifiable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor emissions irregularities that were corrected quickly after the test. Given the vehicle's age, an inspection of the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and subframe is critical. Additionally check the suspension bushes and brake calipers for play or binding, as these often fail on vehicles of this era regardless relatively low mileage.