2014 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · SA64 BVH

The 2014 Toyota Auris holds a valid MOT issued on 12 June 2026 at 64,638 miles, passing with two minor advisories. The maintenance trend is stable but shows a persistent, low-level suspension wear pattern that has not worsened into a failure. The most recent test flagged deteriorated bonding on both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm pins or bushes, though neither resulted in excessive movement. This is a recurring advisory first noted in June 2024 and again in June 2025, indicating gradual bushing degradation rather than a sudden mechanical failure. The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the repeat nature of this wear suggests the front suspension bushes are approaching the end of their service life. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Recorded at 64,638 miles today, the car has covered roughly 5,386 miles per year on average. The MOT history shows a gap of approximately 5,680 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, then 3,132 miles over the following twelve months, and 1,532 miles in the year leading to June 2026. This declining annual mileage suggests the vehicle has seen progressively lighter use, which can mean reduced mechanical wear but also raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods that contribute to corrosion and component seizure. The underside corrosion flagged in 2024 and 2025 is a more significant concern than the suspension advisories. Testers noted general corrosion on the underside, corroded suspension components, corroded brake pipes, and a corroded exhaust system during the June 2025 test. While the most recent 2026 test did not repeat these corrosion items, their prior presence on a relatively low-mileage vehicle warrants close inspection. A buyer should examine the underbody thoroughly, paying particular attention to brake pipe condition, exhaust system integrity, and structural mounting points. Surface corrosion on a twelve-year-old car is expected, but any pitting or flaking on brake lines or load-bearing areas could indicate a history of salt exposure without adequate underbody protection. The front suspension bushes should be inspected for play and deterioration, as they have appeared on three consecutive MOTs. Tyre condition and the tyre pressure monitoring system also deserve attention, given the TPMS failure recorded in the June 2024 test. Overall, the Auris presents as a lightly used vehicle with manageable wear, but the combination of recurring suspension advisories and historical underside corrosion means a physical underbody inspection is essential before purchase.