2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · TX53 SAR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of annual passes. The most recent test in January 2026 at 114,864 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same day. This suggests the current owner is proactive in rectifying immediate issues to ensure the vehicle remains legal. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three years indicates a vehicle that is currently in a clean mechanical state regarding its primary safety-critical inspection points. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 114,864 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows a steady pattern of usage, with 3,100 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 3,220 miles covered between 2025 and early 2026. This low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber components and fluids that are not fully captured by mileage figures alone. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection focusing on structural integrity, as older vehicles with low mileage are prone to hidden corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. While the MOT record is clean, the low frequency of use means that suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls perish or crack over time rather than from friction. Inspect the brake discs for signs of pitting or scoring, as low-use cars often suffer from surface rust and binding calipers. Given the failures in 2024 and 2026 that were immediately cleared, verify that the specific components flagged during those tests were properly replaced rather than merely adjusted.