2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · WG09 HHD

The most recent MOT history for this 2009 Toyota Yaris, tested just ten months ago on 2025-07-04, reveals a stable but curious pattern. The vehicle passed without any defects recorded, though the same test date shows a duplicate entry—one marked as passed and another as failed at identical mileage. This anomaly suggests either an administrative error or a rare DVSA oversight, as no defects were logged. The preceding tests in 2024 and 2023 also passed cleanly, with no advisories or failures, indicating no recurring mechanical issues were detected by the tester. However, the lack of any advisories—even minor ones—implies either meticulous maintenance or a vehicle that has yet to exhibit significant wear beyond basic MOT thresholds. The recorded mileage of 18,969 miles over nearly 17 years—approximately 1,116 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. The consistency of mileage increments (17,824 in 2023 to 18,417 in 2024, then 18,969 in 2025) suggests the car has not been driven extensively, which could mean it has spent prolonged periods stationary. This low mileage reduces the likelihood of severe wear on high-usage components like brakes, suspension bushes, or drivetrain parts, but it does not preclude other forms of deterioration, such as corrosion or prolonged neglect of fluid changes. The absence of gaps in testing also implies the vehicle has been kept within legal requirements, though it does not confirm private upkeep beyond MOT compliance. Given the clean MOT history and low mileage, the most critical areas for an in-person inspection should focus on corrosion and structural integrity. The 2009 Yaris, particularly in the UK climate, is prone to rust in wheel arches, sills, and underbody panels—areas often overlooked in low-mileage vehicles left standing. Check for uneven tyre wear, which could indicate alignment issues or worn suspension bushes, even if not yet severe enough to fail an MOT. The duplicate test result on 2025-07-04, while unusual, does not indicate mechanical failure, but the buyer should verify whether the vehicle was ever driven with binding brakes or worn tyres—conditions that might not have been detected in a cursory MOT. Finally, confirm the service history for fluids (brake, power steering, coolant) and timing belt (if applicable), as these are not routinely checked in MOTs but can fail catastrophically if neglected.