2021 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit 4WD 1.6L Petrol · DA21 FWW

The 2021 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 26 September 2025 at 27,275 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a clear recovery from the October 2024 failure, where both front tyres were condemned for exposed ply or cords and both rear tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit. The subsequent retest on the same day at 21,308 miles passed without advisories, confirming the tyre defects were rectified promptly. No further mechanical, structural, or emissions faults have appeared in the record since. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old performance car. Between the October 2024 tests at 21,308 miles and the September 2025 test at 27,275 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 5,967 miles in just under eleven months, which is a meaningful uptick compared to the longer-term average of roughly 5,455 miles per year. This suggests the car may have seen a period of lighter use or standing earlier in its life, followed by more regular driving recently. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests is just over eleven months, which is consistent with a standard annual MOT cycle and raises no immediate concern. The only recurring fault category in the record is tyre condition, specifically structural damage to the front tyres and edge wear on the rears. Exposed cords indicate the previous owner drove on compromised tyres long enough to breach the casing, which points to a lapse in basic upkeep rather than a one-off puncture. Edge wear on the rear tyres could reflect aggressive driving characteristics typical of a GR Yaris, but it may also suggest alignment or suspension geometry should be checked. A buyer should inspect all four tyres in person, looking for uneven wear patterns, sidewall damage, and date codes to confirm the current set is recent and matched. Beyond tyres, the clean 2025 result means there is no documented evidence of brake, suspension, exhaust, or structural corrosion defects at the most recent test. Still, a pre-purchase inspection should cover the underside for stone chips or surface rust on suspension components and subframes, given the car's performance brief and potential for hard use. Brake discs and pads, coil springs, suspension bushes, and exhaust mounting points are worth a close visual check, as these items can deteriorate between MOT intervals without triggering a failure until the next test.