2014 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · LR64 OLA

The 2014 Toyota Yaris presents a stable and improving mechanical trajectory, culminating in a clean pass on 12 November 2025 at 29,937 miles. The most recent test recorded zero defects, confirming the vehicle currently meets all structural and mechanical roadworthiness standards. A minor failure on 6 November 2024 at 27,679 miles for a worn nearside front track rod end ball joint and low washer fluid was promptly rectified, evidenced by the subsequent pass exactly one year later. This pattern indicates the previous owner addressed immediate steering deficiencies rather than allowing them to persist. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,495 miles annually. Between the test on 26 October 2023 at 22,730 miles and the test on 11 November 2024 at 27,735 miles, the Yaris covered approximately 5,005 miles in just over twelve months. However, the most recent year saw the mileage plateau, with only 2,202 miles added between November 2024 and November 2025. Such sporadic usage raises the likelihood of extended periods standing, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, brake disc corrosion, and seized components due to lack of regular operation. Despite the clean 2025 result, the 2022 test at 19,251 miles flagged perishing front tyres, worn front Macpherson strut pins or bushes, and slight free play in the steering rack. While the track rod end was replaced in 2024, a buyer must physically inspect the remaining steering rack and suspension bushes for age-related deterioration, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from degraded rubber rather than worn friction surfaces. Examine the inner edges of all tyres for cracking, given the documented history of perishing. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion from standing, and verify the front strut top mounts for noise or movement, as these components degrade with age and lack of use just as readily as with high mileage.