2017 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · SN17 RZR

The 2017 Toyota Yaris currently holds a valid MOT, having passed cleanly on 30 January 2026 at 33,805 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend, however, is not entirely stable. The day before that pass, on 29 January 2026 at 33,803 miles, the car failed with a fractured or broken Nearside Front Coil spring, a serious structural suspension defect. The immediate pass the following day suggests the spring was replaced, but the failure itself raises concerns about component fatigue or impact damage on a relatively low-mileage vehicle. Prior to that incident, the record is unbroken, with consecutive clean passes from February 2023 through January 2025. At 33,805 miles over nine years, the annual average sits at roughly 3,756 miles, which is notably low for a supermini of this age. The mileage progression is gradual and consistent: 23,200 in February 2023, 26,447 in February 2024, 29,747 in January 2025, and 33,805 by January 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in accumulation. Such light use can mean reduced wear on consumables, but it also raises the possibility of long stationary periods, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber bushes. The fractured coil spring is the standout mechanical flag. Coil spring failures on a Yaris of this mileage are unusual and may point to a manufacturing defect, a localised corrosion issue, or an unreported kerb impact. A buyer should inspect both front coil springs closely for any signs of cracking, sag, or corrosion pitting, and check the corresponding offside spring for matching wear. The suspension dampers, top mounts, and lower arm bushes on the nearside front should also be examined, as a broken spring can accelerate wear on adjacent components. Given the otherwise clean MOT history, there is no evidence of recurring brake, exhaust, or steering defects, but the sudden nature of the coil spring failure warrants a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension before purchase.