2020 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · FE20 JGO

This Yaris presents a largely trouble-free MOT history, with four passes from five recorded tests and only a single minor failure marring the record. That failure, recorded on 20 March 2026, was for a front windscreen wiper not clearing the screen effectively, a trivial consumable defect that was evidently rectified the same day, as the car passed a retest on 20 March 2026 with no defects recorded. The only advisory ever raised across the entire history was an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge at the February 2024 test. Taken together, the record shows no corrosion concerns, no suspension or brake defects, and no emissions issues, which is a relatively clean profile for a six-year-old hatchback. Recorded mileage stands at 41,661 miles, averaging roughly 6,944 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age and suggests regular, moderate use rather than prolonged standing or heavy commuting. Test intervals have been consistent, with annual tests each January to March since 2023 and no gaps in the record, so there is no period of unaccounted lay-up to worry about. At this mileage, wear items such as tyres, wiper blades, and brake components will be entering the zone where periodic replacement is expected, which is consistent with the two minor items flagged in the history. The single advisory worth attention is the offside rear tyre flagged in February 2024 for edge wear. Edge wear on one rear corner can indicate a tracking or rear suspension geometry issue rather than simple age, so a prospective buyer should confirm the tyre was replaced and check the current rear tyres for even tread across the full width. On a test drive, note whether the car tracks straight on a level road without steering correction and whether the steering wheel sits centred, as persistent pull or an off-centre wheel would suggest the alignment was never corrected. Uneven rear tyre wear recurring since 2024 would point to worn rear suspension bushes or a bent component rather than a one-off. Beyond that, the wiper failure is inconsequential and simply confirms blades were renewed in March 2026. Buyers should still carry out the usual checks appropriate to the mileage: listen for knocks from the suspension over speed bumps, feel for judder through the brake pedal under firm braking, and verify smooth gearchanges and clutch bite. With no structural, brake, or corrosion items ever recorded, the documented history gives little cause for concern, though an MOT pass is a snapshot and a hands-on inspection remains essential before purchase.