2006 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · SD06 CXH

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding the suspension components. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 72,279 miles passed, it identified corrosion on both nearside and offside front coil springs. This follows a previous advisory from November 2023 at 65,623 miles regarding the offside front spring, suggesting that the front suspension assembly is undergoing progressive degradation that requires immediate attention. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent but minimal usage, moving from 57,621 miles in September 2021 to 72,279 miles in late 2025. This low annual mileage often reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it frequently correlates with accelerated corrosion of rubber components and metal paintwork if the vehicle sits for extended periods, which likely explains the state of the coil springs noted in the later records. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the corroded coil springs have been replaced since the last test. The recurring issues with tyre wear in 2023 and 2024 also suggest the vehicle may suffer from alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have caused the uneven edge wear. Given the age of the Toyota, the inspection should also check for structural rust on the sills and brake lines, as low-mileage cars can mask underlying environmental damage accumulated over two decades.