2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · PL05 XRY

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT status following its most recent test on 17 March 2026 at 72,870 miles. While the car passed, the maintenance trend shows a slight decline in mechanical condition compared to the clean records seen in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The tester identified new advisories regarding worn, pitted, or scored front brake discs and slight play in both the offside and nearside front anti-roll bar ball joints. The mileage profile indicates very light usage for a 2005 vehicle, averaging approximately 3,470 miles per year. Between the July 2023 test at 65,870 miles and the April 2024 test at 69,934 miles, the car covered 4,064 miles, which is consistent with its low-use pattern. The most recent interval between April 2025 and March 2026 shows a steady progression of roughly 1,470 miles. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has spent significant time stationary, which often contributes to the surface corrosion and pitting observed on the brake discs. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front braking system and the front suspension components. The recurring advisory for pitted brake discs in both the April 2025 and March 2026 tests suggests that the discs are beginning to deteriorate due to environmental exposure or age rather than heavy wear. The recent appearance of play in the anti-roll bar ball joints indicates that suspension bushings and joints are starting to perish, a common occurrence on low-mileage vehicles that sit idle for long periods. Beyond these recorded items, the lack of defects in the 2022 through 2024 period suggests a generally well-maintained chassis. However, the shift from a clean 2024 certificate to multiple advisories in 2025 and 2026 warrants a close look at the underside for any signs of structural corrosion or seized components that may result from the vehicle's infrequent use.