Which parts will need to be replaced first?

I have had from new a seven year old Toyota Yaris, I have replaced the tyres and nothing else, vehicle is regularily serviced. 60,000 miles on clock.





Which bits of the car will need replacing soonest? Many years ago I had Ford Fiestas, they tended to need shock absorbers, brake shoes, alternators and starter motors after 5 years.





Can I expect a similar " wearing out " schedule with a Yaris, perhaps at 8 or so years old?





The guy who MOTs the vehicle every year reckons it should run 12 years with no major repairs, Is this too optimistic?

Which parts will need to be replaced first?
With such a low mileage, and regular servicing, I don't expect more than wiper blades, tyres and the odd lamp.





Maybe an exhaust if its mostly short trips.
Reply:100,000 miles for brake pads on a regular non-hybrid car?





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Reply:The parts that need regular replacement would be brake pads. They typically last around 30,000 miles for average compact cars. Rotors might need replacement every 2-3 brake pad changes.





Tires need replacement when the treads are worn down to less than 1/8" depth.





Batteries need replacement when they no longer hold enough charge to crankstart a car. Usually after 4-5 years.





Fluids and filters need regular replacement of course.. Motor oil, transmission fluid, radiator coolant.





Engine tuneup after 5 years might be a good idea.. Replace timing belt if it's too worn, sparkplug cables if the insulation are beginning to fray, etc.





Properly maintained and not abused, the vitals (engine, transmission, drivetrain) should last a long time, yes.
Reply:As with all Japanese cars, keep a look out for rust as this is the single biggest killer of any Japanese car. The mechanicals last beyond the bodies!





I would change the belts at 30,000 miles, Oil every 6,000 miles, tyres every 2 years or 15,000 miles (whichever first) and brakes 20-25,000 miles. This is how I run my cars and they see me 100,000 miles upwards! (Scenic 160k, Pug 106 120k, Clio 145k)





I would get the car serviced to the schedule (10-12,000 miles) as well as the above just to make sure. Also niggles like bulbs, wipers etc are common and easy to replace so not counted in service or maintenance.





Hope this helps.
Reply:Nothing major needs to be replaced but make sure to keep up your fluid levels, replace your oil on time, change the water pump and timing belt about every 60K miles, bulbs when they burn out, brake pads and rotors when needed, etc.
Reply:If it has a timing belt?Check when it should be replaced, on mileage and/or age?Hope this helps, and yes it a good car.
Reply:No, he is right. Toyota and Lexus seem to be designed and built to last almost for ever. In fact, all of the Japanese cars are the same.



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