2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · LS12 JXV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. In the most recent test in September 2025 at 62,312 miles, the car passed only one day after a significant failure involving critically worn front brake pads, pitted discs, and a tyre with exposed cords. While the immediate safety failures were addressed, the recurring nature of consumable failures suggests that the owner only services mechanical issues once they reach the point of legal non-compliance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,450 miles per year. There is a consistent progression of roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles between annual tests, moving from 46,568 miles in 2023 to 62,312 miles in 2025. This low usage often leads to rubber components and seals degrading over time rather than through wear, which is evidenced by the frequent mentions of tyre wear and brake corrosion despite the low distance covered. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front braking assembly and suspension geometry. The 2025 failure flagged pitted and scored brake discs alongside thin pads, which often indicates the calipers may be seizing or operating unevenly. Furthermore, the repeated history of tyres worn on the edge across 2021, 2024, and 2025 suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been properly rectified. Check the physical condition of the mirrors and glass, as the record shows a history of impact damage to these components over several years.