2012 Toyota Yaris TR VVT-I 1.3L Petrol · IIG 4178

The vehicle presents a stable and highly positive roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test on 6 November 2025 at 34,862 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes throughout 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets all basic regulatory requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 2012 model, averaging approximately 2,490 miles per year. The records show a steady, slow accumulation of distance, such as the 1,310 miles covered between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests. While the data is remarkably clean, the significant gap between the August 2022 test and the October 2023 test suggests periods of infrequent use. Such low annual mileage often implies light mechanical wear on the drivetrain and braking systems, though it can sometimes lead to secondary issues like perished rubber components or seized calipers due to inactivity. A single failure occurred on 27 December 2018 at 22,322 miles, though the record lacks specific defect details. Given that every subsequent test from 2019 through 2025 passed without advisory notes, this appears to be an isolated incident rather than a systemic maintenance issue. The absence of advisories regarding tyre tread, brake pad thickness, or suspension bushes across the last four years suggests the vehicle has avoided the typical wear-and-tear issues associated with higher-use cars. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that may suffer from age rather than mileage. I recommend checking the condition of all rubber seals, suspension bushings, and drive belts to ensure they have not perished from long periods of standing. Inspect the braking system for any signs of surface corrosion on the discs or sticking calipers, which are common in low-mileage vehicles. Finally, verify the service history to ensure that oil changes have been performed at regular intervals, as infrequent driving can sometimes lead to neglected lubrication schedules.