2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Design HEV Auto 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · FN73 OFE

The vehicle most recently underwent its DVSA MOT test on 26 August 2026 and passed without any defects or advisories being recorded against it. A clean pass with no advisory items indicates that, at the point of test, the vehicle met all statutory roadworthiness requirements across the inspected categories, including lighting and signalling, steering and suspension, brakes, tyres, seat belts, and exhaust emissions. With only a single MOT entry on file and that entry showing a trouble-free outcome, it is not possible to identify a maintenance trajectory of either improvement or deterioration, but the absence of any recorded advisories is a reassuring starting point for a prospective buyer evaluating the mechanical condition of this Toyota Yaris Cross. With a recorded mileage of 10,278 miles over an approximate three-year period, this vehicle is averaging around 3,400 miles annually, which is notably low for its age and suggests either predominantly short urban journeys, occasional weekend use, or extended periods of standing between drives. While low mileage generally preserves mechanical life, it does carry its own set of considerations; vehicles that are not regularly driven are more susceptible to standing-related issues such as brake disc surface corrosion and caliper seizure from infrequent operation, premature tyre sidewall perishing due to age rather than wear, and 12-volt auxiliary battery degradation from prolonged discharge cycles. Although the hybrid system itself tends to keep the traction battery in good condition through regular cycling, the conventional 12V battery should still be regarded as a time-since-manufacture component rather than a mileage-since-replacement item. From a buyer inspection standpoint, the tyres warrant particular attention even though they cannot be assessed from the MOT record alone. Tyres fitted to a low-mileage vehicle of this age can develop sidewall cracking and rubber perishing long before the tread wears down, and any visible crazing or hardening of the rubber compound should be treated as a reason for immediate replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. The brake system should also be physically examined, as discs on a sparingly driven car often exhibit pitted or corroded friction surfaces that can produce initial brake judder or vibration when pulling away from rest; similarly, the handbrake mechanism should be checked for full release to confirm the rear calipers are not binding, a common issue when a vehicle is left stationary for extended periods. Under the bonnet, all fluid levels and condition should be verified, including engine oil, inverter coolant, brake fluid, and the hybrid system coolant, as these degrade on a calendar basis irrespective of mileage. Given that the Yaris Cross is fitted with a hybrid powertrain and this example is three years old, it is also advisable to confirm that the vehicle has been serviced in accordance with Toyota's hybrid service schedule, which typically operates at twelve-month or ten-thousand-mile intervals, whichever arrives first. A continuous service history with stamps in the service book and accompanying invoices will corroborate that items such as the hybrid battery cooling fan filter, spark plugs, and inverter coolant have been attended to at the prescribed intervals. Before purchase, a thorough test drive should be conducted with particular attention to smooth transition between the electric motor and petrol engine, the operation of the regenerative braking system, and any unusual noises from the suspension over uneven surfaces, all of which would indicate a vehicle that has been well maintained regardless of its modest annual mileage.