2020 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · LS70 LBX

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 12 February 2026, resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, which is the most positive indicator possible. Reviewing the broader history, the maintenance trend shows a clear and encouraging improvement. The 2023 test had initially recorded a fail with two dangerous defects relating to excessive roughness in both front wheel bearings, alongside advisories for a transmission oil leak, transmission roughness, and a minor mirror defect. These issues were evidently addressed, as the subsequent test at the same 2023 date passed, and the following 2024 test recorded only a single advisory regarding nearside front brake disc wear. The 2026 pass with no advisories therefore suggests the vehicle has been rectified progressively and is currently in a sound mechanical state, with the previously identified transmission and bearing concerns either resolved or superseded. With a recorded mileage of 10,731 miles over approximately six years, this Toyota Yaris has covered an exceptionally low annual distance of roughly 1,788 miles, which is well below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age. Such low mileage frequently indicates extended periods of standing or only short, infrequent journeys, which carries its own mechanical implications. Braking components, particularly the discs and callipers, can suffer from corrosion and surface pitting due to lack of regular use, and rubber components such as seals, gaiters, and bushes can degrade through drying out rather than wearing out. Coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid can also deteriorate over time on a calendar basis rather than a mileage basis, and a vehicle that has covered so few miles may still be operating on original fluid that is well past its recommended service interval. Prospective buyers should verify that time-based servicing has been carried out regardless of the low odometer reading. Given the low mileage and standing history, a thorough physical inspection is highly advisable prior to purchase. The nearside front brake disc advisory from 2024 should be confirmed visually, as pitted or scored discs can lead to brake shudder, vibration through the pedal under heavy braking, and reduced efficiency in wet conditions, and the disc may now require machining or replacement. The front wheel bearings previously flagged as dangerously rough should be tested for any residual play or noise, particularly on full lock or over uneven road surfaces, as the symptom can sometimes recur. The transmission oil leak and roughness advisories from 2023 warrant inspection of the undercarriage and transmission housing for any fresh oil residue, and a test drive should include a thorough check of gear selection quality, clutch bite point, and any unusual vibration or whine from the drivetrain. Additionally, given the low annual mileage, the 12V battery is highly likely to be approaching the end of its useful life and should be load-tested, while all tyres should be inspected for sidewall perishing and cracking from age, and the date codes on the sidewalls checked to confirm they are not significantly older than the vehicle itself.