2013 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · SD13 DKA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of structural and suspension degradation. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 90,409 miles passed, it introduced multiple advisories regarding corrosion on the rear suspension mountings and vehicle structure. This marks a shift from the clean records of 2023 and 2024, indicating that the vehicle is now entering a phase where metal oxidation requires active monitoring despite the resolution of previous mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the car covered 6,689 miles, followed by another 5,331 miles in the year leading up to the August 2025 test. This low annual usage suggests short-distance trips, which often leads to dry rot in rubber components and the accumulation of road salt on the underbody, potentially explaining the frequency of corrosion-related faults seen in the inspection history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the underbody to assess the extent of the rust noted in the 2025 report. The history shows recurring issues with the suspension, including weakened MacPherson strut mounts and worn rear bushes in 2023, followed by a worn offside front arm bush in 2024. While these were seemingly addressed, the appearance of structural corrosion on the rear sections suggests the integrity of the chassis is being compromised. Also verify the parking brake operation, as the knotted cables and low efficiency flagged in 2023 indicate the mechanism may have seized or neglected over time.