2011 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · YS60 KKF

The vehicle is currently rated as roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a clear trend of worsening condition rather than a stable or improving one. The most recent test recorded on 2025-12-24 at 91,132 miles was passed, yet the subsequent MOTs have been consistently failing, with the most recent failure occurring on 2024-01-16. This pattern suggests that the owner has not maintained the vehicle with sufficient frequency, leading to progressive degradation of critical components. The failure of the rear exhaust mounting on the most recent test indicates that the engine bay has become a breeding ground for corrosion, a condition that has been exacerbated by the vehicle's age and the owner's lack of regular servicing. The mileage accumulation is significant, particularly the gap between the 2025-12-24 test and the 2024-01-16 failure. The vehicle has accumulated roughly 6,000 miles since the most recent inspection, which aligns with the typical wear rate for a 2011 model. While the mileage is not excessively high for a 15-year-old car, the rapid increase during the 2024-2025 period suggests that the owner may have driven the vehicle less frequently or maintained it in a way that allowed the wear to accumulate faster than intended. The consistent failure of the rear exhaust mounting and the coil spring fracture highlight that the drivetrain has become structurally compromised, moving beyond minor consumable wear to serious mechanical risks. Given the recurring faults, particularly the corrosion of the exhaust, brake pipes, and suspension arms, and the structural integrity issues such as the fractured coil spring and worn suspension components, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to assess the condition of the suspension, brakes, and exhaust system. The buyer should verify the integrity of the brake discs and calipers, check for rust on the brake pipes and exhaust manifolds, and test the suspension bushings for excessive play. A thorough inspection is required to confirm whether the vehicle can safely operate under current UK roadworthiness standards, as the history of repeated failures indicates that the car is not in a safe condition for continued use.