2012 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · YP62 PYT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership approach. The most recent test in May 2026 at 134,004 miles identified slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. This follows a more serious failure in June 2024 where the same component was flagged as excessively worn. While the car consistently passes its tests, the recurring nature of suspension wear suggests that components are only addressed once they approach a failure threshold. The recorded mileage of 134,004 miles over 14 years represents an average of approximately 9,572 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK averages for a petrol car. There is a significant jump in usage between June 2023 and June 2024, where the vehicle covered over 22,000 miles in a single year. This period of high intensity likely accounts for the accelerated wear seen on the front suspension and the failure of the nearside front tyre to meet legal tread requirements during the 2024 inspection. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to check for further play beyond the noted 2026 advisory. The 2023 record noted corroded brake pipes covered in grease on both sides; as grease is often used to hide structural decay from testers, the integrity of these hydraulic lines must be manually verified to ensure the corrosion has not progressed. Given the 2025 advisory regarding the underbody, a close look at the structural welds and exhaust mounting points is essential to rule out significant rust at this age.