2013 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · LR13 GZV

The 2013 Toyota Yaris presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 January 2026 at 52,213 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a significant turnaround from the previous year, when the car failed on 15 January 2025 at 46,063 miles. The tester flagged a fractured or broken offside front coil spring, a serious suspension defect that compromises ride height, handling, and braking stability. A non-functioning nearside front position lamp and an inoperative rear registration plate lamp were also present. The owner addressed all three faults, and the car passed the very next day with only the plate lamp advisory remaining. That minor electrical advisory carried into the January 2026 test but was resolved before the current clean certificate was issued. The trajectory from a structural coil spring failure to a fully defect-free pass suggests the previous owner invested in proper repairs rather than deferring critical work. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle. At 52,213 miles, the annual average sits at roughly 4,016 miles per year, well below the typical UK norm. The record shows a gap between October 2022 at 38,915 miles and January 2024 at 42,997 miles, representing approximately 4,082 miles over fifteen months. From January 2024 to January 2026, the car covered 9,216 miles in two years, or 4,608 miles annually, indicating slightly more regular use in the most recent period. The sparse test history, with only five entries spanning over three and a half years, limits the depth of trend analysis. No MOT records exist between October 2022 and January 2024, which may reflect a period of low use or a gap in testing compliance. Prospective buyers should inspect the front suspension with particular attention. The fractured offside front coil spring in January 2025 raises the question of whether the nearside spring was replaced as a matching pair. Mismatched coil springs can cause uneven ride height and unpredictable handling. A physical inspection should check for corrosion on spring seats and shock absorber top mounts, common failure points on older Yaris models. The rear braking system and handbrake linkage deserve scrutiny as well, given the car's age and the potential for seized calipers or stretched cables during periods of low mileage use. Tyre condition should be checked across all four corners, including the spare if fitted, since prolonged standing can cause flat-spotting and sidewall perishing. The intermittent lighting faults, now resolved, suggest no deeper electrical concern, but a buyer should verify all exterior lamps function correctly during a test drive.