2005 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · ND55 PWN

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear worsening trend regarding mechanical wear components. The most recent test in December 2025 at 84,532 miles identified four separate advisories involving tyres, front brakes, and front suspension bushings. While the car passed, the transition from a clean record in 2022 to multiple defects in the latest tests indicates that the vehicle is now reaching the end of functional life for several aging parts. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between October 2023 and December 2025, where the car covered over 33,000 miles in just two years. This rapid acceleration contrasts with the period of low use seen between 2021 and 2022, where only a few thousand miles were recorded. Such intermittent patterns often lead to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion of metal surfaces despite the low overall mileage. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The tester has repeatedly flagged worn arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 records, suggesting the front end is nearing failure. Furthermore, the front brake discs and pads were noted as thin and pitted in the latest test, likely requiring immediate replacement to ensure stopping performance. The front tyres are also at the legal limit and show uneven wear, which may point to an alignment issue stemming from the aforementioned worn suspension components.