2012 Toyota Vitz 1.3L Petrol · LF61 WTM

The 2012 Toyota Vitz presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 May 2026 at 23,784 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a notable step forward from the preceding tests, which consistently flagged tyre degradation and a wiper blade fault. The absence of any advisories or failures in the most recent examination indicates the immediate roadworthiness risk is low, and the trajectory of the record suggests the vehicle has received attention to known weak points rather than being neglected. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. Between the May 2023 test at 18,610 miles and the May 2026 test at 23,784 miles, the car covered just 5,174 miles over three years, averaging roughly 1,725 miles annually. The gap between 2023 and 2024 shows a modest 880-mile increase, and the jump from 2024 to 2025 was 1,556 miles. Such minimal accumulation raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods, which can cause flat-spotting on tyres, brake surface corrosion, and deterioration of rubber components through age rather than use. The tyre cracking advisories recorded in 2024 and 2025 are consistent with a vehicle that has spent extended time stationary, as perishing is driven by age and environmental exposure more than mileage. The recurring theme across the 2024 and 2025 tests was tyre condition, with cracking and perishing noted on the nearside front, offside front, and offside rear positions. Although the 2026 test cleared all tyres, a buyer should still inspect the sidewalls and tread closely for age-related deterioration, particularly if the vehicle has been sitting between uses. The 2025 failure of the front wiper blade is a minor consumable issue, but its replacement should be confirmed. Given the low mileage and the clean 2026 result, there is no evidence of structural corrosion, suspension wear, brake defects, or exhaust emissions concerns in the recorded history. A physical inspection should still verify that the brake discs and pads have not developed surface corrosion from standing, and that the suspension bushes and coil springs remain free of perishing or cracking consistent with a vehicle of this age.