2014 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · MM14 HDK

Recurring suspension component wear and significant safety failures regarding tyre tread depth and structural integrity define the mechanical profile of this Toyota Yaris. The vehicle's MOT history shows a persistent pattern of advisory notices concerning front suspension arm pins and bushes dating back to at least 2021, which escalated to a dangerous failure in May 2026 due to an offside front suspension arm pin likely to become detached. This trend of deteriorating suspension components, combined with a dangerous failure in May 2025 for a fractured nearside front coil spring and all four tyres falling below the legal 1.6mm tread depth limit, indicates a history of critical component depletion. While the most recent test on 28 May 2026 resulted in a pass, it followed a failure for a non-functional nearside front position lamp and addressed the ongoing suspension and brake pad wear. The recorded mileage of 63,730 miles over approximately twelve years represents a low annual accumulation of roughly 5,311 miles. This usage pattern suggests the vehicle has been driven significantly less than the UK average, which can result in less frequent mechanical exercise. While lower mileage often implies less wear on drivetrain components, the MOT record demonstrates that consumables such as tyres, brake pads, and suspension bushes are still reaching critical wear levels or failing due to age and environmental degradation rather than high-frequency use. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front end of the vehicle during a test drive to address the documented suspension issues. Given the repeated advisories and the recent dangerous failure regarding the suspension arm pins and bushes, you should listen for knocking, clunking, or creaking noises when navigating uneven road surfaces or turning the steering wheel at low speeds. Any sensation of steering instability, pulling to one side, or imprecise steering response could indicate that the recent repairs to the suspension arm pins or bushes have not fully resolved the underlying movement or that other related components are now compromised. The history of brake and tyre failures requires a thorough inspection of the braking system and tread condition. With recent advisories for thinning front brake pads and a previous history of pitted or scored brake discs, you should check for any pedal judder or vibration when applying the brakes at various speeds. Additionally, although the tyres were a major failure point in 2025, you must verify that all four tyres currently possess adequate tread depth and show no signs of uneven wear, which would further suggest ongoing suspension geometry issues. Ensure all exterior lighting, specifically the nearside front position lamp mentioned in the 2026 failure, is fully operational.