2013 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · NG62 ABO

The 1.5-litre Toyota Yaris Hybrid is famously frugal, with official combined fuel economy figures around 76 mpg, and many owners reporting 55-65 mpg in real-world mixed driving. Annual fuel costs for a typical 6,000-mile driver should therefore sit in the £700-£900 range assuming current petrol prices. Road tax for a 2013 hybrid falls into a low band, and the Yaris generally sits in insurance groups 7-9, making it inexpensive to cover for most drivers.

Routine servicing is the main variable cost. Hybrid Yaris servicing intervals are typically every 12 months or 10,000 miles, with an oil change and filter costing around £150-£200 at an independent garage. The most expensive common items are rear brake shoes around £200 fitted, and tyres around £50-£70 per corner for budget brands. Budget approximately £400-£600 annually for routine maintenance on a well-driven example, though this particular car has averaged just under 5,750 miles per year so service costs may be lower.

Start with the items flagged at the January 2026 MOT: the nearside front tyre edge wear, offside rear tyre damage/cracking, and rear brake disc condition. Tyre edge wear specifically can point to misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or a worn track-rod end — all worth investigating as they affect handling and safety. Lift the car and inspect the rear brake disc lip and pad thickness directly, as an MOT advisory can become a fail within months.

For the hybrid system, listen for the engine firing up more than expected when stationary in traffic — a healthy system keeps the petrol engine off at low speeds. Check that the dashboard displays the hybrid system indicator and that no warning lights remain after startup. Inspect the 12V auxiliary battery in the engine bay for corrosion and age, as this is a common failure point on older hybrids and can mimic larger hybrid system faults when weak. The aggregate data for this model flags corrosion and anti-roll bar issues as common MOT failures, so pay particular attention to sills, wheel arches, and any knocking or clonking over bumps that could indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links or bushes.