2015 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · DX65 XMZ

The 2015 Toyota Yaris passed its most recent MOT on 22 April 2026 at 42,329 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. After three consecutive clean passes between 2022 and 2024, the car returned to advisories in 2025 and accumulated further defects by the April 2026 test. The tester flagged corrosion on both front coil springs, a corroded nearside Macpherson strut, a damaged nearside front tyre wall, and rear brake cables noted as damaged at both sides. Several of these items, particularly the coil springs and rear brake cables, have appeared repeatedly across multiple tests, suggesting a pattern of deferred underbody maintenance rather than isolated one-off wear. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the May 2022 test at 34,241 miles and the April 2026 test at 42,329 miles, the car covered just 8,088 miles over nearly four years, averaging roughly 2,022 miles annually in that window. Prior to that, the annual rate was closer to 1,900 miles per year. This is well below the UK average and indicates the car has spent significant periods stationary. Extended standing can accelerate rubber component perishing, brake seizure, and localised corrosion, which aligns with the suspension and cable defects now appearing on the record. A buyer should prioritise a thorough underbody inspection before purchase. The repeated corrosion advisories on both front coil springs and the nearside Macpherson strut warrant close examination for pitting, section loss, and cracking, particularly around the spring seats and lower strut mounts. The rear brake cables have been flagged as damaged in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, indicating a persistent issue that could affect handbrake function and rear braking balance. The nearside front tyre with outer wall damage is a current advisory and should be replaced before road use, with the remaining tyres checked for age-related sidewall deterioration given the low annual mileage. Beyond the MOT items, the long periods of inactivity raise concerns about brake caliper seizure, deteriorated suspension bushes, and fuel system condition. A road test should confirm even brake pull-free deceleration, no handbrake drag, and stable suspension compliance over uneven surfaces. The clean passes between 2022 and 2024 show the car was once well maintained, but the accumulating corrosion and cable damage in the latest two tests suggest upkeep has slipped. Any purchase decision should account for imminent suspension and braking component renewal.