2012 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · GU62 CEN

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the car passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 at 80,207 miles, it failed the initial test that same day with an extensive list of defects. This suggests the owner only addresses faults when necessary to pass the legal inspection rather than performing regular preventative mechanical checks. The recurrence of multiple failures across lighting, glass, and tyres indicates a lack of consistent attention to the vehicle's condition. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 80,207 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. This low usage pattern is evident in the 8,162-mile gap recorded between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 10,164 miles in the following year. However, low mileage on an older vehicle often correlates with degradation of rubber-based components. The 2025 test specifically identified cracking and perishing on multiple rear tyres, which is a common symptom of a vehicle sitting for extended periods. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and rubber components. The 2024 failure flagged imbalanced rear brakes across the axle, and the 2025 test identified a damaged nearside brake cable. These issues should be inspected for seized calipers or excessive corrosion that results from low use. Furthermore, the presence of a damaged windscreen and insecure reflectors suggests the physical exterior integrity of the vehicle has been neglected. Given the age of the car and low mileage, the state of the suspension bushes and tyre hoses should be checked for age-related rot that the MOT record does not fully capture.