2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · YP57 YVV

This 2008 Toyota Yaris presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 23 July 2025 at 22,337 miles with zero defects. The only recorded failure occurred on 28 July 2022 at 17,653 miles, where both front tyres were rejected for structural tears under section 5.2.3 (d)(ii). That defect was clearly rectified, as the very same day saw a retest pass, and every subsequent annual test through mid-2025 has returned a clean sheet. No recurring mechanical or structural advisories have surfaced in the last four years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. Across the five-year span from July 2022 to July 2025, the odometer advanced just 4,684 miles, averaging roughly 1,241 miles per year. Between the 2024 and 2025 tests, the car covered only 1,285 miles in twelve months. Such light use means minimal wear on brake discs, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components, but prolonged stationary periods can cause its own issues, including perished rubber brake hoses, seized calipers, and deteriorated tyre sidewalls from age rather than wear. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still inspect the tyres carefully. The 2022 failure involved structural separation on both front tyres, which raises the question of whether the current set is original or has been replaced with budget rubber. Check the date stamps on all four tyres, including the spare, and look for sidewall cracking that can develop on a car sitting idle. Examine the underside for surface corrosion on brake lines, exhaust hangers, and subframe mounting points, as low-mileage vehicles left standing tend to develop corrosion in ways high-mileage cars do not. Compress the suspension by pushing down each corner to confirm the dampers are not leaking and the coil springs have not settled unevenly. The brake system deserves particular attention. With so few miles covered annually, the brake discs and pads may never reach full operating temperature regularly, leading to uneven pad deposits and disc judder. A short test drive should reveal any pulling under braking or a spongy pedal that points to internally corroded brake lines. The exhaust system should also be checked for moisture trapped internally, which can accelerate corrosion on a car used only for short trips. Overall, the MOT data paints a picture of a well-maintained, lightly used supermini, but the low annual mileage means age-related deterioration is the primary risk rather than mechanical wear.