2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · MW58 AHA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test in September 2025 at 106,913 miles resulted in an initial failure due to an insecure exhaust mounting, incorrect headlamp aim, and a perishing offside rear tyre. While the car passed the subsequent re-test, the recurring nature of the exhaust mounting issue—previously flagged in September 2024—suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they threaten an MOT certificate. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between the July 2022 test at 93,997 miles and the September 2025 test at 106,913 miles, the car maintained a steady usage pace without long periods of neglect, having covered roughly 13,000 miles in the last three years. This low annual mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it explains the degradation of rubber-based components, as seen with the perishing tyre and failing exhaust mounting rubbers. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking system. The record shows a history of developing issues including an offside front wheel bearing with play and fluctuating offside front service brakes. Recurring advisories regarding worn tyres across 2022, 2023, and 2024 indicate that the owner often waits until components reach the legal limit before replacing them. In person, the buyer should specifically check the exhaust system for corrosion-related displacement and verify the headlamp alignment, as these were recent points of failure.