2013 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LG13 AEB

The Toyota Yaris holds a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 19 March 2026 at 72,092 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available record is stable, evidenced by three successive annual passes with zero advisories from March 2024 to March 2026. The earlier 8 March 2023 entry shows both a failure and a pass at 66,480 miles, each with no defects logged, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical concern. At approximately 13 years old the vehicle displays low cumulative mileage of 72,092, equating to roughly 5,546 miles per year. Annual increments between tests confirm light use. The odometer advanced 1,889 miles from 8 March 2023 at 66,480 to 19 March 2024 at 68,369, then 2,080 miles to 19 March 2025 at 70,449, and 1,643 miles to 19 March 2026 at 72,092. The consistent March testing cadence reveals no gaps or rapid accumulation, though the supplied history begins only in 2023, leaving earlier care undocumented. Low mileage paired with the clean test slate suggests the previous keeper prioritised timely statutory testing and confined the car to short local journeys. Despite the absence of recorded defects, a buyer must scrutinise age-related wear that low mileage cannot prevent. Rubber suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre sidewalls degrade through time and prolonged standing, so inspect for perishing or cracking. The tester logged no brake advisories, yet corroded brake discs and binding calipers can develop on cars left idle; a road trial should confirm pedal feel and absence of drag. Structural integrity underneath requires checking for rust on sills, subframes, and the exhaust system, as moisture exposure over 13 years poses greater risk than the modest mile count. The unexplained 2023 failure with no defects warrants a DVSA certificate check to rule out data error. Given the stable record, prospective ownership risk appears low, but an independent inspection of consumables and underbody remains prudent before purchase.