2020 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · IAZ 8127

The Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 November 2025 at 3,013 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests show the same clean outcome. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the DVSA history, so the vehicle shows no worsening or recurring defect pattern. The recorded mileage is exceptionally low for a six-year-old car. The tester logged 1,959 miles on 14 November 2023, 2,394 miles on 1 November 2024, and 3,013 miles on 17 November 2025. That equates to roughly 500 miles per year. The 1 November 2024 entry shows both a fail and a pass on the same day at identical mileage with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or documentation error at the test centre rather than a genuine mechanical fault. Such low annual use means consumable items like brake discs, suspension bushes and tyres will show little wear, but long stationary periods raise other risks. A buyer should inspect for flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers from disuse, and corrosion on underbody structures that can develop when a hybrid sits unused. The 12-volt auxiliary battery and hybrid system isolation should also be checked, as extended standing drains charge and degrades cells. Given the clean MOT record and minimal mileage, the Yaris likely had a cautious or seasonal owner. The absence of advisories suggests basic upkeep was kept current, though the sparse data means a physical inspection remains essential before purchase.