2014 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · GV14 AAN

The vehicle remains roadworthy with a maintenance history showing a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in March 2026 at 37,409 miles passed despite the tester flagging a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit and showing edge wear. This follows a trend seen in previous years where the owner addresses component failures only as they approach inspection thresholds. However, the lack of recurring structural or major mechanical failures suggests the vehicle is fundamentally stable. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,117 miles per year. There is a significant discrepancy in usage patterns between 2017, when the car had 121,464 miles, and 2018, where it showed only 54,403 miles. Since the 2018 inspection, the mileage accumulation has slowed considerably to roughly 2,500 miles miles annually. This low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the perishing and cracking recorded in 2022. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record shows multiple instances of thin brake pads and pitted or scored front discs between 2023 and 2024, indicating the brakes are frequently run to the end of their life. The recurring edge wear on tyres in 2020 and 2026 suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require investigation. Given the low mileage and the history of tyre perishing in 2022, the sidewalls of all current tyres must be checked for dry rot cracking to ensure the rubber not become brittle with age despite sufficient tread depth.