2015 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LR15 HTC

A pattern of recurring cosmetic and lighting issues defines the MOT history of this 2015 Toyota Yaris, with the most recent test on 5 November 2025 producing both a Pass and a Fail on the same day. The Pass was issued with advisories noting corrosion on both front and rear bumper mountings, an issue previously flagged on the rear bumper in July 2024, indicating the corrosion is spreading or worsening over a relatively short interval. The Fail raised four items of greater concern: ineffective windscreen wipers, an inoperative horn, a failed rear number plate lamp, and split dust covers on both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. While the latter items are straightforward fixes, the simultaneous failure of basic safety equipment on a single inspection suggests that pre-MOT preparation was inadequate. Across its recorded history the vehicle has now accumulated two failures and five passes, with advisories relating to brake pad wear, repeated rear bumper corrosion, and now front bumper corrosion also appearing, showing a modest but consistent downward trend in presentation rather than a worsening of structural mechanical condition. The recorded reading of 104,070 miles across an eleven-year life equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 9,461 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment and implies regular rather than intensive use. There are no significant gaps in the testing timeline to suggest the car was laid up for extended periods, with tests recorded almost annually from 2022 onwards. The relatively even cadence and continuous road presence supports the view that the vehicle has remained in active service, meaning wear-related items such as suspension components, brake friction materials, and exhaust mountings have been subjected to normal operational stress rather than the damp and stagnation issues that affect stored vehicles. The mileage progression between tests appears consistent, reinforcing a routine usage profile rather than any abrupt change in driving pattern. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is a thorough inspection of the front anti-roll bar linkages, where both ball joint dust covers have already failed and the joints themselves may now be exposed to water and grit ingress. On a test drive, listen for clonking or rattling noises from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel, particularly during direction changes. The split covers mean accelerated wear of the ball joints is now in progress even if not yet at failure point, so budget for replacement alongside a check of the surrounding bushes. The wipers and horn will be simple replacements but should be verified as functional at the point of collection, as their failure on test indicates they had been neglected for some time prior. The repeated advisories on bumper mounting corrosion warrant close physical inspection of the bumper attachment points, the closing panel sections around the number plinth, and any visible steel behind the bumper covers, as corrosion noted at multiple locations over successive years can migrate to adjacent structural areas. The 2022 advisory noting rear inner brake pads as worn low means the friction material has been approaching minimum thickness for some time, so a current inspection of pad and disc condition including measuring remaining pad material and checking the discs for lipping, hot spots, or surface corrosion is essential. Also examine the front brake calipers for any binding or uneven pad wear, as the rear pads having worn low could indicate the front calipers have been doing disproportionate work. Finally, request a current diagnostic scan for any stored engine management fault codes, as the MOT records cover only the items tested under the scheme and cannot reveal intermittent sensor or emissions-related issues that may be developing as the vehicle accumulates higher mileage.