2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · YP57 XJC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on January 27, 2026 at 53,186 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern of repair rather than proactive upkeep. While the car passed its most recent test, the previous failure just six days prior revealed multiple mechanical and safety defects, including a split CV boot, a defective seat belt, and ineffective wipers. This suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they are specifically flagged by the MOT tester. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. Between January 2024 and January 2025, the car covered 2,844 miles, and it added another 3,320 miles in the year following that test. While this low usage reduces wear on the engine and gearbox, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which is consistent with the split CV boot and failing wipers noted in the record. A buyer must specifically inspect the offside front outer drive shaft area, as this component was flagged as split in both January 2025 and January 2026. A torn CV boot leads to rapid grease loss and joint failure if not replaced immediately. The nearside rear wheel bearing, which was noted as rough in early 2025, should be checked for continued noise or play to ensure the previous repair was thorough. Additionally, the nearside rear seat belt mechanism requires physical verification to ensure it locks correctly, as this was a primary failure point in the most recent test.