2007 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · SA57 KBO

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness status characterized by a clear trend of deteriorating structural and mechanical condition. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 80,519 miles, the failure just two days prior reveals significant neglect regarding the braking and structural systems. The transition from a seriously weakened sub-frame in 2024 to a merely corroded one in 2025 suggests reactive repairs were made to pass testing rather than addressing the underlying corrosion process. The mileage profile is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,238 miles per year. However, the data shows a rapid burst of 1,784 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, coinciding with a period of significant mechanical failures. This low annual usage often implies the vehicle sits stationary for long periods, which likely contributes to the pitting and scoring observed on the brake discs and the accumulation of surface corrosion on the under-body components noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front sub-frame and rear assembly to assess the extent of the structural rust. The record shows a recurring history of brake issues, including a leaking rear brake pipe in 2024 and fluctuating service brakes with inoperative parking brakes in 2025. These indicators suggest the braking hydraulic system may suffer from seized components or corrosion due to low use. Furthermore, the repeated failures for incorrect headlamp aim and registration plate lamps suggest a pattern of basic maintenance being ignored only when an MOT failure is imminent.