2009 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · YF09 AEM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of consistent maintenance. The most recent inspection conducted in June 2025 at 75,693 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. While a single failure occurred in February 2023 at 63,696 miles, the vehicle has passed three subsequent tests without advisories, suggesting that any previous issues were addressed and resolved. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 2009 registration, averaging approximately 4,453 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between November 2021 and February 2023, where the car covered only 8,630 miles over roughly sixteen months. Since then, usage has increased slightly, with 11,997 miles covered in the last two years. Low-intensity usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain but can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid-related issues if the vehicle sat stationary for long periods between tests. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. Given the low mileage, it is vital to check for perished suspension bushes and cracked tyre sidewalls, which can occur regardless of distance driven. The braking system should be examined for seized calipers or pitted brake discs often caused by vehicles that are not driven frequently. While the MOT history shows no structural failures, a close inspection of the sills and underbody remains necessary to ensure that surface corrosion has not compromised the chassis over seventeen years.