2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · ML62 PFZ

The 2012 Toyota Yaris holds a valid MOT that passed on 30 June 2025 at 134,233 miles, yet the maintenance trend is best described as borderline rather than stable. That same day the car initially failed with a fractured offside front coil spring, a serious structural defect that demands immediate repair. The fact it passed later that day suggests the spring was replaced, which is a positive intervention, but the simultaneous advisories for a worn nearside front rack end and deteriorating front wishbone rear bushes point to a car that has recently needed corrective work rather than one maintained on a preventative cycle. The current certificate is valid until 30 June 2026, giving roughly twelve months of remaining cover from today's date of 17 June 2026. Mileage accumulation sits at approximately 9,588 miles per year over fourteen years, which is broadly typical for a small urban or commuter car. The record shows 119,492 miles in June 2023, 126,572 miles in July 2024, and 134,233 miles by June 2025, representing increments of 7,080 and 7,661 miles across those intervals. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The mileage progression is steady and believable for a vehicle of this type. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The fractured coil spring flagged in the June 2025 failure is a critical item, and the replacement unit should be verified as a matching pair with its offside counterpart to ensure even ride height and handling balance. The nearside front rack end with slight play and the worn wishbone rear bushes are recurring advisories that, if left unaddressed, will accelerate tyre wear and compromise steering precision. A thorough check of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns is advisable, given the July 2024 failure flagged both nearside rear and offside front tyres worn to the legal limit, suggesting the car had drifted out of basic wheel alignment or suffered from neglected suspension geometry. The rear wheel bearing roughness noted in the same 2024 failure also warrants attention, as a deteriorating bearing can progress from a rough rotation to complete failure without warning.