2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · VX52 BXS

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 117,169 miles passed, it revealed a severely deteriorated nearside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot. This specific fault had been flagged as an advisory in the December 2024 test, indicating the owner ignored a degrading component for over a year. The overall maintenance trend suggests a pattern where defects are only addressed when they threaten an MOT pass. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 117,169 miles represents a low average usage of approximately 4,882 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual testing intervals, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain but often leads to the premature degradation of rubber-based components and accelerated corrosion due to age and potential inactivity, which is consistent with the suspension-related issues noted in the record. A buyer must physically inspect the rear suspension closely, as the tester flagged corrosion on both rear coil springs in both the 2023 and 2024 tests. While these did not yet cause a failure, persistent corrosion on structural springs is a risk for future snapping. The buyer should also verify the drive shaft CV boots for signs of grease leakage or tearing, as the previous boot was noted as deteriorated. Given the 2024 advisories regarding both rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit and on the edges, an alignment check is necessary to ensure there is no underlying geometry issue or uneven wear caused by faulty suspension components.