2014 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · SA64 BVV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding structural and suspension integrity. While it passed the September 2025 test at 73,129 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior at 73,012 miles. That failure revealed worn rear brake discs and excessively worn front suspension bushes. The subsequent pass noted multiple advisories regarding corrosion across the sub-frame, suspension mounting areas, and brake pipes, indicating that the vehicle is beginning to suffer from environmental degradation. The mileage profile of 73,129 miles over 12 years reflects a low annual average of approximately 6,100 miles. There is a notable period of very low usage between June 2022 and August 2023 where the car covered only 8,586 miles. However, usage increased significantly in the following years, with over 26,000 miles clocked between August 2023 and September 2025. This sudden increase after a period of standing may have stressed rubber components and accelerated the corrosion currently visible on the chassis. A physical inspection must focus on the progression of the sub-frame and rear axle mounting corrosion. The tester flagged these areas in both 2024 and 2025, and while structural rigidity is not yet compromised, the presence of rust is persistent. The buyer should also verify the rear braking system, as the history shows a pattern of binding calipers in 2024 followed by worn discs in 2025. Given the recent failure of front suspension bushes, a thorough check of the front arms is necessary to ensure the replaced parts were fitted correctly and are not failing prematurely.