2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · YY05 UYN

Verdict for a 2005 Toyota Yaris – 71,503 mi The most recent MOT (18 Feb 2026) was a pass, but it recorded three advisory‑type defects: the off‑side front brake pads are already thin, a small front‑lower oil leak is present, and the off‑side front outer drive‑shaft CV boot is severely deteriorated. None of these items caused a failure, but they indicate wear that will need attention soon. A clear pattern emerges from the MOT history. The off‑side front drive‑shaft CV boot was flagged as severely deteriorated in both 2024 (when it also contributed to a failure) and again in 2026, showing that the boot has not been replaced and is likely to continue leaking grease and potentially allowing water ingress. The 2024 failure also listed an exhaust leak, under‑tread tyres and front suspension rod wear – all of which were cleared by the 2025 MOT, suggesting that repairs were carried out after that failure. Since then the record has been relatively clean apart from the recurring boot issue and the newer brake‑pad and oil‑leak advisories. Overall the trend is stable but with lingering wear items . The vehicle moved from a serious failure in 2024 to clean passes in 2025 and early 2026, which suggests that the major faults were repaired. However, the repeat CV‑boot problem and the emerging brake‑pad and oil‑leak warnings show that some components are now reaching the end of their service life. The mileage – just over 71 000 mi for a 21‑year‑old car – is low, averaging about 3 400 mi per year.