2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · NJ03 AYH

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy, having failed its most recent MOT on 2025‑11‑07 at 110,232 miles. The maintenance trend is unstable, with a pass in 2024 followed by a failure in 2025 after a similar pass‑fail cycle in late 2023. The alternating outcomes, despite the low mileage accumulation, indicate a deteriorating condition rather than a stable, improving state. Mileage has progressed from 97,788 miles on 2022‑10‑24 to 110,232 miles on 2025‑11‑07, a rise of 12,444 miles over roughly three years, averaging about 4,148 miles per year. This is a modest rate for a 23‑year‑old car, suggesting light use or periods of storage. Test intervals are broadly annual, though the 2023 entry shows a fail on 2023‑11‑07 followed by a pass just two days later on 2023‑11‑09, implying a rapid retest after a minor fault. The record is clean of detailed defect listings, but the pattern of failures warrants scrutiny. A buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, check the brake calipers for binding and the discs for uneven wear, and examine the exhaust for corrosion. Tyre tread depth and condition are critical given the age, as is the brake pedal’s response and any signs of rust around wheel arches and the underbody. A visual check of the service history will reveal whether routine保养 was performed, especially around the high‑mileage periods preceding the failures. Overall, the low mileage does not guarantee mechanical health; the recurring MOT failures point to potential neglected maintenance or hidden issues. A comprehensive pre‑purchase inspection focusing on suspension, braking, exhaust, and structural corrosion is essential before acquisition.