2017 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · LP17 AYY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. The most recent test in November 2025 at 55,569 miles resulted in an initial failure due to main beam headlamps and a worn offside rear tyre. While the vehicle passed immediately after these repairs, the recurring failures on consumable items like wipers and tyres suggest that the owner only addresses faults when prompted by the MOT tester rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-use urban driving, averaging approximately 6,174 miles per year over the nine-year period. Between November 2023 at 43,336 miles and November 2024 at 49,624 miles, the car covered 6,288 miles. This low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it often correlates with the accelerated corrosion seen on brake components and cables, such as the handbrake issues noted in the history. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system, as the record shows persistent pitting and scoring on the rear discs across 2023 and 2024. The nearside rear handbrake cable was flagged for corrosion in 2023 and for damage in 2024, which indicates the mechanism may be prone to seizing. Additionally, the edge wear noted on the offside rear tyre in 2025 points to a potential alignment issue or a worn suspension bush that should be inspected in person to prevent premature replacement of new tyres.