2010 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · VO60 CZC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring failure to address specific mechanical defects. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 143,666 miles passed, a minor leak in the central exhaust persists. This same fault was noted during the previous March 2025 test at 141,072 miles. The persistence of this exhaust leak across multiple tests suggests that the previous owner opted for the minimum repair required to pass rather than performing a definitive repair of the exhaust system. At 143,666 miles over 16 years, the Yaris averages approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a car of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 4,100 miles covered between February 2024 and March 2025, and another 2,600 miles followed since. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle has been used regularly rather than sitting idle for long periods, though the high total-mileage figure naturally accelerates the wear on rubber components, suspension bushings, and braking hardware. A buyer should physically inspect the central exhaust system to determine the extent of the corrosion or manifold failure, as a minor leak can evolve into a structural failure of the pipe. The 2024 failure regarding an ineffective wiper blade and a position lamp indicates that basic consumable-level maintenance is occasionally neglected until it fails an MOT test. Since no structural rust or brake binding issues were recorded, the focus should remain on checking the underside for hidden corrosion and suspension play, which are common failure points for Toyotas of this era and mileage.