2013 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · LR13 GZT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT on 4 June 2026 at 84,362 miles. While the current status is clean, the maintenance trend reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The car failed its two most recent tests due to specific safety-related defects, though which required immediate rectification to pass the re-test. This pattern suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues when they directly resulted in a test failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. The record shows steady usage between 70,296 miles in June 2024, 77,392 miles in June 2025, and 84,362 miles in June 2026. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to high-intensity motorway use, though age-related rubber components and suspension parts may be prone to perish or fatigue regardless of the distance travelled. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, as the 2025 failure for a fractured offside front coil spring indicates that components are reaching the end of their fatigue life. The recurrence of the nearside side repeater failure in 2025 and 2026 highlights a lack of basic pre-test inspections for simple bulbs. The 2026 failure for exposed ply on the offside front tyre further demonstrates that tyre management is neglected, necessitating a thorough physical inspection of all remaining tyres for uneven wear to ensure no hidden structural damage is present.