2015 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · EX65 NFA

This 2015 Toyota Yaris presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 8 January 2026 at 38,116 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged a front tyre showing slight damage, cracking, or perishing alongside low tread depth, classified under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). This advisory is minor in nature, relating to a consumable component rather than a structural or mechanical defect. The maintenance trend over the past five years is broadly stable, with no recurring mechanical failures, no corrosion concerns, and no braking or suspension defects recorded across any test. The vehicle has not developed a pattern of escalating faults, and the single advisory in January 2026 does not indicate a worsening condition. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of very light use. Between the November 2021 test at 31,358 miles and the January 2026 test at 38,116 miles, the vehicle covered just 6,758 miles over a period of approximately four years and two months. That equates to roughly 1,600 miles per annum in the most recent phase, a notable drop from the earlier average of around 3,465 miles per year calculated over the vehicle's full life. The gap between the November 2023 test at 34,723 miles and the January 2026 test at 38,116 miles shows 3,393 miles covered in just over two years, suggesting a slight uptick in use but still well below typical annual figures. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or reversals in the record, and the odometer progression is entirely logical. A buyer inspecting this Yaris in person should focus on the condition of the front tyres, given the advisory raised in January 2026. Cracking or perishing on a tyre sidewall can indicate age-related deterioration rather than purely mileage-driven wear, which is consistent with a vehicle that has spent extended periods stationary. Both front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit in the January 2025 test at 36,675 miles, so a replacement may already have been carried out, but verifying the date stamps and remaining tread depth on all four tyres is prudent. Beyond tyres, the clean MOT record means there are no flagged concerns around brake components, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion to investigate. A brief inspection of the underside for surface rust and a test drive to confirm smooth braking and clutch operation would be sufficient to corroborate the paper record.