2014 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · N1 RPK

The 2014 Toyota Auris presents a stable and largely positive mechanical trend, culminating in a fresh MOT pass on 12 June 2026 at 76,728 miles. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests, with only minor, easily rectified defects appearing in the record. The most recent test confirms the car is fundamentally sound, though the tester flagged a slightly damaged or perishing offside rear tyre and a nearside front tyre with a slightly worn outer edge. These are minor consumable items, not indicative of deeper mechanical neglect. The presence of an under tray fitted at the time of the latest test is a positive sign of basic underbody protection and care. Overall, the maintenance pattern is stable and suggests a vehicle that has been kept in reasonable order. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent and typical for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between the June 2024 pass at 66,425 miles and the June 2026 pass at 76,728 miles, the car covered 10,303 miles in two years, averaging roughly 5,150 miles annually. The gap between the May 2025 tests at 72,162 miles and the June 2026 test at 76,728 miles shows a further 4,566 miles in just over twelve months. This steady, moderate use is ideal for a vehicle of this age, avoiding the risks associated with both extremely low mileage with long stationary periods and high-mileage wear on drivetrain and suspension components. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the record to suggest the vehicle has been standing idle or subjected to unusually heavy use. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the areas flagged in the history and the general condition of wear items. The recurring tyre advisories, particularly the offside rear tyre noted as perished or cracking, demand a close check of all four tyres, including sidewalls and date codes. Uneven wear on the nearside front outer edge could point to minor tracking or suspension bush wear, so a thorough check of front suspension components, including track rod ends and wishbone bushes, is wise. The 2025 failure for a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system and ineffective wipers, both of which were rectified before the pass, suggests these systems were fixed rather than replaced. Test the TPMS function and wiper blade condition carefully. Finally, while the record is clean on structural and mechanical fronts, a physical underbody inspection is essential to verify the condition of the under tray and check for any corrosion on subframes, sills, or brake lines, as the MOT record alone cannot guarantee the absence of hidden rust on a vehicle of this age.