2020 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · FN20 VMC

A clean, unblemished DVSA record supports the roadworthiness credentials of this 2020 Toyota Yaris across the four tests captured in the history, with the most recent assessment on 24 June 2026 returning a pass and no advisories. The only blemishes anywhere in the file are twin tyre advisories logged at the June 2024 test, where both rear tyres were noted as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing under Section 5.2.3 (d) (ii). These were minor items that did not prevent a pass, and the fact that nothing of the kind has reappeared at the 2025 and 2026 tests suggests the tyres were subsequently replaced and the replacements have remained in serviceable condition through the last two annual examinations. There are no advisories relating to braking components, suspension, exhaust, corrosion, lights, or structure, and no advisories on the nearside or offside front tyres, so the chassis, underside, and running gear have consistently presented without recorded concerns. With four annual tests on file and a recorded mileage of 32,880 miles against a six-year vehicle age, the Yaris has averaged roughly 5,480 miles per year, which sits well below the typical mileage for a car of this vintage and category. The mileage progression between tests is steady and proportionate, with no sudden jumps that would suggest heavy motorway use, towing, or fleet operation, and no extended gaps that would indicate a prolonged period off the road. From a mechanical standpoint, this level of use tends to mean the wear items most influenced by mileage, such as the clutch, brake friction material, and drivetrain, have seen relatively light duty, while components more affected by age and standing time, such as rubber bushes, seals, and brake hydraulic components, may have aged without the benefit of regular heat cycling to keep them mobile. For a prospective buyer, the practical focus should be on the items the MOT cannot fully judge. The 2024 rear-tyre advisories confirm that the rubber was beginning to deteriorate at that point, so the current tyres should be inspected for age, tread depth, and any signs of sidewall cracking or perishing, particularly if the originals have remained fitted. The brake discs and pads, which have received no advisories at any test, should still be physically checked for wear lipping on the disc edges and pad material depth, as MOT standards only require a pass rather than a measurement of remaining life. The suspension, again clear throughout the record, warrants attention to the condition of the bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, listening for any clonks or knocking over uneven surfaces and feeling for excessive float or bounce on the test drive. A measured test drive should also include steady-speed cruising to detect any steering pull, vibration through the wheel, or drivetrain rumble that would not surface during low-speed manoeuvring, together with a firm brake application from speed to confirm the pedal feels solid and the car stops squarely without judder or pull. With the engine running from cold, listen for any timing-chain rattle, irregular idle, or excessive engine bay noise, and check underneath for any fresh oil staining once the vehicle is warm, as low annual mileage combined with short journeys can allow oil seals to weep and condensation to accumulate. The recorded history offers a reassuring baseline, but a physical inspection and a road test remain the only means of confirming that the underlying mechanical condition matches the clean paper record.