2013 TOYOTA YARIS1.3L Petrol

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT results indicate a slight downward trend in component condition. The August 2025 test at 37,573 miles passed with an advisory regarding a slightly distorted nearside front road wheel. This issue first appeared in the August 2024 test at 33,359 miles, where the tester also flagged a severely deteriorated offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover and cracking on both front tyres. While the vehicle has maintained a consistent passing record, these recurring advisories suggest that minor wear and tear on suspension and wheel components is beginning to manifest. The mileage history shows exceptionally low usage for a 2013 model, averaging approximately 2,890 miles per year. The records show a steady, incremental increase in distance, moving from 12,974 miles in 2016 to the current 37,573 miles in 2025. This low-mileage pattern suggests the car has spent significant periods stationary or has been used only for short, infrequent trips. While this reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, it often leads to the age-related degradation seen in the 2024 record, specifically the perishing of tyre sidewalls and the deterioration of rubber dust covers. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly. The repeated mention of a distorted nearside front wheel and the previous failure of an anti-roll bar dust cover warrants a close look at the control arms, ball joints, and steering components for any signs of play or excessive movement. Given the low annual mileage, the rubber components are more likely to fail due to age and ozone cracking than mechanical fatigue. Inspect the tyres carefully for any signs of sidewall perishing or uneven wear that might indicate the wheel distortion is affecting the vehicle's tracking. Although the MOT history shows no structural corrosion or brake issues to date, the transition from clean records between 2016 and 2023 to multiple advisories in 2024 and 2025 indicates that the vehicle is entering a stage where age-related maintenance of consumables and rubber bushings will become more frequent.