2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · WA52 VHO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in attention to deteriorating hardware components. While it passed the September 2025 test at 115,480 miles, the record reveals multiple recurring advisories that remained unaddressed across several years. The persistence of play in the offside steering rack inner joint and ongoing corrosion on all coil springs between 2023 and 2025 indicates that mechanical wear is being monitored rather than rectified or preventatively repaired. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 115,480 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant increase in usage between September 2022 and September 2023, where the car covered over 7,800 miles in a single year after a period of inactivity with no recorded faults. This surge in activity likely correlates with the appearance of various defects, such as thinning brake pads and perished rear tyres, which are showing cracking due to age-related degradation rather than low tread wear. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the rear suspension mounting points, as the tester noted corrosion in these areas during both 2024 and 2025. The buyer should specifically verify the steering geometry, as the offside front steering rack inner joint has been flagged for play in two consecutive annual tests. Additionally, the history of pitted brake discs and thin pads in 2023 necessitates a thorough check of the current braking system to ensure components were replaced and that disc surfaces have not suffered heat damage. Recurring advisories for perished rear tyres suggest the rubber compound is failing, requiring immediate replacement regardless of remaining tread depth.