2013 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · JC03 PMC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent issue with environmental corrosion. While the most recent MOT test in January 2026 at 44,445 miles passed without defects, the tester still flagged various corroded suspension components. This follows a pattern of surface rust noted in 2025 and 2023, indicating that while the car is being maintained, the underbody is subject to ongoing oxidation that could eventually progress toward structural weakness. The recorded mileage of 44,445 miles over 13 years represents an exceptionally low average of approximately 3,400 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the records, with only 5,672 miles covered between June 2023 and January 2026. However, low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components due to age rather than wear, which is evidenced by the perished suspension bushes and 13-year-old tyres with perished sidewalls identified during the 2023 test. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the underbody to assess the depth of the corrosion on sills and exhaust system. The 2023 failure revealed damaged parking brake cables and excessively corroded front brake pipes, so the brake lines should be inspected to ensure repairs were comprehensive and not merely temporary fix-ups. Additionally, the structural modification noted in the 2025 test requires close scrutiny to ensure the integrity of the chassis has not been compromised despite the tester's initial assessment that rigidity remains sufficient.