2010 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · ML60 NMM

The vehicle presents a generally stable MOT history with consecutive pass certificates recorded annually from 2022 through 2025, indicating a consistent pattern of roadworthy compliance over the most recent testing cycles. The latest entry shows both a pass and a fail recorded on the same date, 22 September 2025. The failure carries no specific defect notation, which is unusual but can occur when a vehicle is presented with an administrative or documentation irregularity, when a component is rectified on site before retest, or when an examiner records a refusal rather than a categorised defect. Importantly, the immediately subsequent pass with no advisories suggests the vehicle was brought to a satisfactory standard very quickly. The overall trend is one of stable maintenance with no accumulating advisories, no recurring component failures, and no progressive deterioration in the recorded test outcomes. The recorded mileage of 167,472 miles on a 2010 example equates to an annualised usage of approximately 10,467 miles, which sits broadly in line with average UK driving patterns for a car of this age. The mileage is sufficiently high to place wear on major mechanical systems, particularly the clutch, engine mountings, suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and exhaust system, all of which accumulate fatigue proportional to distance covered rather than calendar age. There is no evidence in the MOT record of an unusually low or stationary mileage, so concerns around seized brake calipers, perished tyre sidewalls, and stale brake fluid from underuse are less pressing than they would be for a low-mileage example. The relatively even annual progression supports a working history of regular driving rather than sporadic or short-journey use, which is generally favourable for the longevity of the drivetrain and emissions control systems. Given the clean MOT record with no advisories listed across the available tests, there is no specific component flagged for imminent replacement. However, a prospective buyer should still conduct a structured physical inspection appropriate to a 16-year-old vehicle with this level of mileage. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the tyres, which should be inspected for both tread depth and for signs of age-related perishing or cracking on the sidewalls, as rubber degrades with time irrespective of mileage. Brake discs and pads should be examined for wear, and the caliper slide pins and handbrake mechanism should be checked for binding or seized operation, which is a common concern on older vehicles. The underside of the vehicle, including subframes, suspension arms, and the exhaust system, should be inspected for corrosion, as the Yaris is generally robust but Yorkshire and northern road salt exposure can accelerate structural rust on outer sills, wheel arches, and rear chassis components. Finally, time-based servicing items that fall outside the scope of an MOT should be verified. The 12-volt battery should be tested for cranking performance, as batteries typically require replacement every five to six years regardless of use, and a 16-year-old vehicle will almost certainly have had at least one replacement. Brake fluid, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid if applicable should be confirmed as recently changed, as these fluids degrade hygroscopically and through chemical breakdown over calendar years. The timing chain on third-generation Yaris engines of this era is a known long-term service item, and a cold-start listening check for any rattle or hesitation on the first second of cranking is worthwhile. The service book should be reviewed for consistent stamping, and a compression test or diagnostic scan for stored fault codes would be prudent given the cumulative mileage. With diligent inspection and likely replacement of consumables such as tyres, brakes, battery, and possibly the timing chain, this vehicle should remain a sound proposition, supported by its unblemished recent MOT record.