2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · PX09 PXM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 39,394 miles, it had failed just five days prior due to multiple safety and mechanical defects. The transition from a failure to a pass indicates that the owner addressed critical issues like brake pipes and exhaust leaks, but the recurring nature of corrosion-related faults suggests the vehicle is beginning to show the effects of its age despite low mileage. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 39,394 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,317 miles per year. This low usage pattern is evident in the gap of 7,078 miles covered between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 7,192 miles in the following year. However, low mileage on older vehicles often correlates with age degradation of rubber-based components and oxidation. The record confirms this with noted corrosion on brake pipes and inner suspension mounting points which are common in vehicles that sit stationary for extended periods. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front braking system and the inner suspension mounting areas. The 2025 test flagged front brake discs as pitted and scored, alongside excessive corrosion on the rear inner brake pipes which required replacement to pass the test. These findings suggest the braking hardware is prone to rapid degradation. Additionally, the noted corrosion on the inner suspension mountings, while not yet excessive, requires close monitoring to ensure the structural integrity of the chassis does not compromise over time. The history of a major exhaust leak and lambda sensor failure in 2024 indicates that the emissions system has previously struggled. Furthermore, the mention of tyres being worn to the legal limit in both 2024 and 2025 suggests basic consumable maintenance is deferred until failure. The buyer should verify the current state of the headlamp lenses and the seat belt buckle, as these were identified as advisories in the most recent test and remain points of attention.