2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · WR59 VYA

This 2009 Toyota Yaris has a typical mileage profile for its age, averaging roughly 6,400 miles per year. This suggests the car has likely seen light, regular use rather than heavy motorway driving or long periods of sitting idle. While the mileage is relatively low, the vehicle is 17 years old, meaning rubber components and suspension parts are subject to age-related degradation regardless of distance travelled. The most recent MOT from October 2025 shows a pass, but the history reveals a recurring pattern of neglect regarding consumables. There is a clear trend of deteriorating tyres and suspension components. Specifically, the nearside rear tyre has shown signs of cracking and perishing since 2022, and the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover has been flagged as severely deteriorated for two consecutive years. The vehicle's maintenance trend appears to be worsening. While the 2023 MOT was completely clean, the subsequent years show an increasing number of advisory and failure items, particularly concerning tyre wear and edge damage. The most recent failure included a non-working stop lamp, which was rectified for the pass, but the repeated issues with tyres suggest the owner may only be addressing faults when they reach a critical or legal limit. The mechanical condition is currently stable enough to pass, but the recurring nature of the tyre and suspension issues indicates that maintenance is reactive rather than proactive.