2020 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric · MJ70 YCX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a recent lapse in preventative care. While it passed its latest MOT in October 2025 at 22,089 miles, it initially failed that same test due to critical tyre defects. The tester flagged the offside front tyre for exposed cords and both rear tyres for showing signs of cracking or perishing. The fact that these issues were rectified immediately after the failure suggests the owner neglected basic consumable maintenance until a formal inspection forced action. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,682 miles per year. Between October 2023 at 8,004 miles and October 2024 at 14,538 miles, the car covered only 6,534 miles. The subsequent interval saw a similar increase of 7,551 miles leading up to the October 2025 test. This low-frequency usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which explains the perishing noted on the tyres despite low tread depth. A buyer should physically inspect all four tyres for signs of flat-spotting or sidewall cracking, as the record confirms the vehicle likely sits for long periods. Because of the low mileage, the brake discs should be checked for surface corrosion or seized calipers which frequently occur when vehicles are not regularly driven hard. Additionally, inspect the suspension bushes and bushings for cracking, as high-age, low-mileage cars often suffer from environmental rot rather than mechanical wear.