2009 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · YR09 EGJ

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last three years. Although a technical failure occurred on 3 March 2026 at 66,344 miles, the car passed a retest just two days later with no recorded defects. This suggests a minor or superficial issue that was rectified immediately rather than a systemic mechanical failure. Since 2023, the vehicle has maintained clean passes, indicating consistent adherence to basic testing standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered 2,295 miles, while the period between the two most recent tests saw an increase of only 775 miles. This low usage rate typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain, engine internals, and braking system. However, such low-mileage vehicles of this age can sometimes be prone to age-related degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown due to lack of use. A physical inspection should focus on components that suffer from time rather than just high mileage. The buyer should check the suspension bushes for perished rubber and inspect the coil springs for corrosion, as these often fail on older cars that sit stationary. Given the low mileage, the brake discs should be examined for pitting or seized calipers resulting from periods of inactivity. Checking the structural integrity of the chassis for rust is also essential to ensure that the low mileage has not masked hidden oxidative decay despite the clean MOT history.