2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · WN59 MVM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 70,370 miles passed, it occurred exactly one day after a failure involving multiple mechanical and safety defects. The anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers, an exhaust leak, and a damaged mirror were all required to be rectified to achieve the pass. This pattern suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when necessitated by the MOT testing process rather than performing routine preventative inspections. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 70,370 miles represents an average usage of approximately 4,140 miles per year. This low mileage profile is consistent across the records, showing only 1,980 miles driven between the November 2024 and 2025 tests. However, low mileage on an older vehicle often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components. The record confirms this with the nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing in every single test since 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating that the rubber is failing due to time despite the low mileage. A physical inspection must focus on the suspension and rubber-related components. The recurring failure of the anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers in 2025 indicates that the suspension linkages are reaching the end of their life or are prone to seizing. The exhaust leak at the rear silencer noted in 2023 and 2025 should be checked for structural corrosion to ensure the repair was not temporary. Given the age of the Yaris, the buyer should also inspect the chassis for structural rust and the brake lines for per, as these are common failure points on low-mileage vehicles that sit for long periods.