2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · OE58 CFV

The most recent MOT, conducted on 23 March 2026 at 93,144 miles, returned a pass, but the record carries multiple corrosion-related advisories that signal a worsening trend in structural condition rather than a resolved one. The tester flagged a corroded vehicle underbody, a corroded rear axle, and a corroded rear brake pipe that was covered in grease or other material. Front brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored, and both front service brake and rear service brake were fluctuating, albeit not excessively. A front track rod end ball joint dust cover was also damaged or deteriorated, though it was still preventing dirt ingress at the time of test. Taken together, these findings point to a vehicle that is being kept on the road but is accumulating age-related corrosion and wear that will demand closer scrutiny in the near term. At roughly 17 years old with 93,144 miles recorded, the Yaris has covered approximately 5,479 miles per year, which is low for its age. The mileage progression supports this: 83,047 miles in January 2023, 85,304 in March 2024, 90,472 in March 2025, and 93,144 in March 2026. That is a steady but modest increase of around 2,000 to 5,000 miles per year in recent years, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps. The annual test pattern is consistent, with MOTs broadly renewed each spring, and the record shows no long periods of unaccounted mileage. Low annual mileage can mean lighter use, but it also means the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary, which can accelerate corrosion of brake lines, suspension mountings, and underbody components rather than preserving them. The recurring theme across the MOT history is corrosion. In January 2023 at 83,047 miles, the failed and subsequent pass flagged corroded front brake hose ferrules, a corroded brake pipe covered in grease or other material, a corroded fuel tank filling pipe, and corroded rear suspension component mounting areas on both sides. By March 2026 at 93,144 miles, corrosion had spread to the rear axle, rear brake pipe, and general underbody. The fact that the 2023 tester noted heavy undersealing suggests a previous owner attempted to manage the issue, but the 2026 result indicates that protection has since broken down. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear axle, all brake pipe runs, and suspension mounting points in person, paying close attention to any fresh undersealing that may be masking active corrosion. Brake condition also warrants attention. Front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in the most recent test, and both front and rear service brakes were fluctuating. Combined with the history of corroded brake pipes and ferrules, this suggests the braking system has been deteriorating gradually rather than being properly overhauled. The track rod end dust cover, though still functional, was damaged or deteriorated, which can allow dirt ingress and accelerate joint wear. A hands-on inspection should include a thorough check of all brake lines for pitting or fresh surface rust beneath any grease, measurement of disc thickness and condition, and assessment of steering joint play. The overall record shows a car that has been maintained enough to pass annual tests but is now entering the stage where corrosion and brake wear are becoming harder to manage without more significant intervention.