2009 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · NG09 BPK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT history. The February 2026 test at 72,104 miles returned a clean pass with no defects, suggesting that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed. This follows a clean pass in March 2025 at 69,626 miles, indicating the car has maintained a consistent standard of upkeep over the last two years. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2009 vehicle, averaging approximately 4,241 miles per year. The record shows steady, incremental usage rather than long periods of total inactivity. Between June 2022 and June 2023, the vehicle covered 8,521 miles, which represents a slight increase in annual usage compared to the historical average, but the overall trend remains well below typical motorway or urban commuter levels. The inspection history reveals a recurring pattern of corrosion affecting the braking system. In June 2018, the tester noted slight corrosion on the brake pipes, which escalated to a failure in June 2019 when the nearside brake pipe was flagged as excessively corroded. The June 2024 test at 67,972 miles identified further corrosion on the offside rear and both front brake pipes, alongside imbalanced front brakes. While the February 2026 pass suggests these issues were rectified, the history indicates a tendency for the brake lines to degrade. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the brake pipes and the integrity of the chassis to ensure no further corrosion has developed. Given the previous failure involving a fractured offside front coil spring in 2019, the suspension components should also be checked for wear or mounting integrity. Although the recent clean passes are encouraging, the history of brake pipe corrosion and imbalanced braking suggests that the hydraulic system and front brake assemblies require careful scrutiny.