2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric · HJ21 ABX

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 6 May 2026 at 43,109 miles resulted in a pass, and the overall maintenance trend is stable but slightly worsening. The last two annual tests have introduced consistent advisories that were absent in the April 2024 test at 36,707 miles. Both the front brake discs and the rear brake hose ferrules now show wear or corrosion, though the tester judged neither to be seriously weakened. This points to gradual deterioration rather than sudden failure, but the pattern is clearly progressive and should not be ignored. Mileage accumulation is modest and typical for the vehicle’s age. Between April 2024 and May 2025, the car covered roughly 5,490 miles, and in the following year to the May 2026 test it covered only about 1,488 miles. That recent slowdown suggests lighter use or periods of standing, which can contribute to brake disc pitting and surface corrosion on components, matching the advisories recorded. At approximately 8,622 miles per year, the overall usage is unremarkable and does not indicate excessive wear on suspension, drivetrain, or other high-wear items. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front brake discs, as the recorded pitting and scoring will likely warrant replacement in the near future. The slight corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules should also be checked closely, since surface corrosion here can progress to structural weakening or leaks. The underside covers fitted at the last two tests prevented a full inspection of the sills and floorpan, so those areas must be examined directly to confirm there is no hidden structural rust. Outside of these flagged items, the MOT history is clean, with no suspension, tyre, or emissions faults recorded, which suggests the vehicle has received reasonable mechanical upkeep throughout its life.