2006 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · PJ06 VCX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, evidenced by a clean MOT pass recorded in April 2026 at 129,532 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of concern in 2025. While the car failed its previous test due to specific mechanical defects, the most recent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the current owner addressed the necessary repairs, bringing the vehicle back to a baseline level of operational safety. At 129,532 miles over twenty years, the Yaris has averaged approximately 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical light usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with intervals of roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles between the annual tests from 2023 to 2026. This regularity suggests the car is used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which often helps the preservation of rubber components and seals despite the overall age. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and front suspension assembly. The 2025 failure highlighted corrosion on the nearside and offside front brake pipes covered in grease, a condition often used to mask advancing rust degradation. You must verify that these pipes have been replaced or thoroughly cleaned and are free of further pitting or structural thinning. Additionally, since the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage previously failed due to a torn dust cover, the joint should be checked for play or grease leakage to ensure the ball joint has not suffered premature wear from dirt ingress.