2013 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · L23 WAY

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026‑06‑16 at 56 651 miles, recording only an advisory under 5.2.3(d)(ii) for slight cracking on the rear tyre. The earlier failure on 2022‑11‑21 (46 084 miles) listed a slow‑retracting rear seat belt, inoperative registration plate lamps and excessively worn front and rear lower suspension arm pins/bushes. All of those items have been rectified in subsequent tests, indicating an improving maintenance trend despite the minor tyre advisory remaining. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 13‑year‑old car, averaging roughly 4 358 miles per year. The record shows a steady rise from 44 254 miles in November 2021 to 48 957 miles in June 2025, then a sharp increase to 56 651 miles by June 2026 – a 7 694‑mile jump over about twelve months. The absence of a 2024 entry creates a gap in the data, but the overall low annual mileage suggests light historic use. A buyer should inspect the rear tyre for the reported cracking, verify the front brake discs for the wear and pitting noted in the September 2023 test (1.1.14(a)(ii)), and examine the suspension arm bushes and mounting points for corrosion or excessive wear (5.3.4(a)(i)). The registration plate lamp circuits should be tested for continuity, and the rear seat belt retraction mechanism checked for smooth operation. Also review the front windscreen wiper action (8.2.2) and look for any rust on the lower suspension arms or chassis where previous failures occurred.