2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · YT08 FSA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a transition from minor electrical faults to mechanical wear. The most recent test on 21 May 2026 at 127,510 miles identified a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush. While this did not result in a failure, it indicates that the suspension components are beginning to degrade due to age. This follows a clean record from June 2025, suggesting the vehicle is entering a phase where rubber-based suspension components require attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eighteen-year-old Yaris, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 99,129 miles and May 2026 at 127,510 miles, the car covered over 28,000 miles, representing a steady usage profile. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to long periods of stationary storage which often leads to brake seizure or perished seals, but the total mileage places significant demand on the drivetrain and suspension-related bushings. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension to assess the extent of the wear on the offside arm bush. The advisory from June 2023 regarding front tyres worn to the limit on the edge suggests potential alignment issues or uneven wear patterns that should be verified against the current tyre set. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as the MOT history has not yet flagged any integrity issues despite the high mileage.