2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · Y493 BBA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in December 2025 at 74,329 miles with no defects recorded. However, the maintenance trend shows a clear progression of structural and suspension degradation over the preceding years. While the 2025 result suggests a clean bill, the preceding tests in 2023 and 2024 highlighted significant issues with corrosion across the chassis, indicating that the vehicle is susceptible to environmental wear despite its low annual mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between March 2019 (45,636 miles) and December 2020 (57,492 miles), where the car covered a significant distance in a short period. This low usage often correlates with age-related failure of rubber components, which is evidenced by the perished tyres noted in 2015 and the persistent deterioration of headlamp lenses and registration plates throughout the history. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the structural integrity of the underside. The 2023 test flagged corrosion on the integral body structure, and the 2024 test identified corrosion on the rear axle, front coil springs, and suspension arms. Although these did not result in failures in the 2025 test, the presence of rust on load-bearing components is a long-term risk that can accelerate structural failure if not monitored. The suspension history shows a recurring pattern of worn anti-roll bar linkages and bushes, which appeared annually for over a decade, though these appear to have been addressed or stabilized more recently. The 2019 failure due to a major exhaust leak and poor emissions indicates that the exhaust system has required significant intervention. A physical inspection should verify that the current exhaust is free of leaks and that the brake system remains responsive, given previous issues with insufficient brake lever travel and thin pads.