2007 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · YP56 XVM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test on 27 October 2025 at 76,034 miles, it failed the initial inspection on that same day due to multiple defects including corroded fuel pipes, worn suspension, and brake components. This pattern suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they trigger an MOT failure, which leaves the vehicle operating in a suboptimal state between tests. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 76,034 miles is low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage is consistent with the vehicle's age, but it explains the presence of specific age-related issues. Between October 2023 and October 2025, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles, indicating very infrequent annual travel. However, low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion, as seen in the recurring failures related to suspension arm bushes and fuel lines. A physical inspection must focus on the recurring suspension and braking issues. The record shows a history of worn suspension arm bushes on both the nearside and offside fronts, as well as a fractured coil spring in 2023. The buyer should specifically check the condition of the fuel pipes flagged in the 2025 test, as corrosion here poses a genuine fire risk if left unaddressed. Additionally, the history of binding calipers and thin pads indicates that the braking system requires a thorough check to ensure the remaining hardware and discs are not thinned or suffering from uneven wear.