2013 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · FL13 VMD

This 2013 Toyota Auris has very low mileage for its age, averaging under 5,000 miles per year. While this suggests light use, the MOT history indicates a pattern of neglect regarding basic maintenance and consumables. The most recent MOT in June 2025 passed, but it highlighted binding rear brakes and front tyres worn nearly to the legal limit. This follows a consistent trend over several years where the vehicle is presented for testing with tyres worn to 0mm or "out of shape," suggesting poor tyre pressure management or alignment issues. The mechanical condition appears to be stable but declining. There is a recurring pattern of suspension and brake wear, including leaking ball joint dust covers and pitted brake discs. The 2024 failure for a worn lower suspension arm ball joint confirms that rubber components are perishing, likely due to age and low usage rather than high mileage. The low mileage is ambiguous; while the engine may have less wear, the frequent "advisories" for corrosion and perished rubber suggest the car may have spent long periods standing or has been minimally maintained. A buyer should first inspect the current depth and condition of all four tyres and check for uneven wear. You must also test the brakes for sticking or binding, particularly at the rear, and inspect the front suspension boots and ball joints for fresh leaks or play.