2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · MM55 HVB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its latest MOT on 24 September 2024 with 157,009 miles. While the record shows two failures on the same dates as the passes, the lack of recorded defects for those failures suggests minor presentation issues that were rectified immediately prior to retesting. The absence of recurring advisories across the last three years indicates that the vehicle has been maintained to a high mechanical standard despite its age. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 116,120 miles and September 2023 at 140,007 miles, the car covered 23,887 miles, which is significantly above the annual average. However, the usage moderated considerably to 16,902 miles leading up to the 2024 test. This fluctuation suggests the vehicle undergoes periods of heavy use, which generally helps prevent the degradation of components associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as these are the most common failure points for a Yaris of this era. Given the clean MOT history, check for surface corrosion on the sills and rear subframe, where rust often develops before triggering a test failure. Examine the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of wear, as the high-mileage interval in 2023 would have placed significant stress on these rubber components and drivetrain mounts.