2011 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · MJ60 YKT

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical and structural components. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 118,933 miles, this followed a significant failure just two miles prior involving multiple faults including an inoperative engine management light and a failed emissions test. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a series of failures in 2025 suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase where it requires more reactive rather than preventative maintenance. At 118,933 miles over 15 years, the car has averaged approximately 7,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a small city car. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 10,000 miles driven between June 2023 and July 2024, and another 9,500 miles in the year leading up to the July 2025 test. This regular interval suggests the vehicle is used regularly, though the age-related degradation of rubber components and metalwork is becoming evident in the inspection results. A physical inspection must focus on the recurring issues identified in the MOT history. The tester flagged corroded rear coil springs on both sides in both 2024 and 2025, indicating a systemic failure of the suspension components. Particular attention is required for the structural integrity, specifically the corrosion noted on the offside rear outer integral body structure in 2024. While the structural rigidity was not compromised at that time, the presence of surface corrosion and corroded fuel pipes suggests the vehicle is susceptible to advanced rust. The braking system also shows a history of neglect, with thin front linings noted in 2025 and a binding front caliper recorded in 2022. The buyer should verify the state of the front brake discs and check the rear inner brake pipes which were previously hidden by grease while showing corrosion. Furthermore, the 2025 failure due to an engine management light and emissions issues necessitates a diagnostic scan to ensure the underlying sensor orrelated faults were properly addressed and not merely cleared.