2014 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · DA64 YCH

The 2014 Toyota Yaris presents an impeccable MOT record, demonstrating a stable and consistently well-maintained mechanical condition. The most recent test on 19 November 2025 at 24,433 miles passed without a single defect or advisory, mirroring the completely clean bills of health recorded in the four preceding tests. This unblemished history indicates a vehicle that has suffered no significant mechanical failures or excessive wear, reflecting a strict adherence to basic maintenance schedules and a lack of recurring faults. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,000 miles annually. Between the October 2022 test at 19,814 miles and the October 2023 test at 21,022 miles, the car covered just 1,208 miles. A similar pattern followed, with only 1,277 miles added by the October 2024 test at 22,299 miles. An anomaly appears in the record, however, with a second test conducted on 13 December 2024 at 22,331 miles, just two months after the previous pass and showing a mere 32 miles of additional use. Mileage then jumped to 24,433 miles by the November 2025 test, suggesting a shift to slightly more regular use or a single longer journey after a period of sitting idle. Despite the flawless DVSA record, the extremely low annual mileage raises specific concerns regarding deterioration from prolonged inactivity rather than wear. A buyer must inspect all rubber components closely, checking suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and drive shaft gaiters for perishing or cracking caused by age and lack of flexing. Brake discs are highly susceptible to surface corrosion from standing, which can cause binding or juddering even if the pads remain thick. Checking the exhaust system for internal rust caused by short journeys that prevent moisture evaporation is equally critical. The fuel system and battery health also warrant scrutiny, as extended periods of staleness can degrade both, potentially causing running issues that a standard MOT inspection does not fully assess.