2020 Toyota Yaris Icon HEV CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric · HG70 BVS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in October 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a singular mechanical failure one day prior to that pass. The failure on September 30, 2025, due to a serious fluid leak on the offside rear shock absorber, was clearly rectified as the car passed the re-test with no recorded defects. This indicates the owner responds promptly to safety-critical suspension failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per annum. Between the 2023 test at 14,369 miles and the 2024 test at 16,504 miles, the car covered only 2,135 miles. This low usage suggests minimal mechanical wear on moving parts like the drivetrain and engine internals. However, such low annual mileage can sometimes lead to flat-spotting tyres or surface corrosion on brake discs due to long periods without regular use. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the rear suspension to ensure the replacement shock absorber was fitted correctly and without damage to adjacent bushings or mounts. Given the low mileage, the tester should also check for seized brake calipers or heavily rusted rotors, which often occur when vehicles sit stationary frequently. While the history shows no structural integrity issues or recurring emission faults, the recent shock absorber failure highlights that rubber and hydraulic components are subject to age regardless of low mileage.