2014 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · GC14 XKY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in April 2026 at 85,692 miles resulted in a pass following a failure related to an exhaust lambda sensor reading and a worn offside front tyre. While the car passed after these repairs, the recurring nature of the emissions and tyre issues suggests that the owner only addresses faults when forced by the MOT tester rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage data appears inconsistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Although the annual average averages 7,141 miles, the records show a significant discrepancy in usage. Between April 2024 (72,751 miles) and April 2025 (89,045 miles), the car covered over 16,000 miles in a single year, yet the mileage actually dropped by 3,353 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. This suggests erratic usage followed by periods of standing, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components, dried seals, and brake corrosion. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and wheel alignment specifically, as the repeated failures for tyres worn on the edge in 2025 and 2026 indicate a persistent geometry issue or worn suspension bushes. The lambda sensor failure in 2026 also hints that the fuel system or exhaust catalyst may be beginning to age, which could impact fuel economy and future emissions failures. Given the erratic mileage, a physical check of brake disc corrosion and seized caliper pins is essential to ensure the vehicle has not suffered during its recent periods of inactivity.