2015 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · NJ65 WMA

The most recent MOT, conducted on 27 November 2025 at 40,883 miles, passed after an initial failure on the same day. That failure flagged an insecure rear bumper, which was rectified before the retest. The pass confirms the vehicle met the minimum roadworthiness threshold at that point, but the advisory items from the same date reveal a maintenance pattern that is stable rather than improving. Both front brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored, and both front suspension arm pins or bushes were worn, though not yet resulting in excessive movement. A tyre pressure monitoring system warning light was also illuminated. These are not new failures; they represent the continuation of long-standing wear that has persisted across multiple annual tests. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of low annual use. The vehicle covered 32,913 miles by November 2022, 36,515 miles by November 2023, 39,434 miles by November 2024, and 40,883 miles by November 2025. That equates to roughly 3,600 miles per year over the last three years, which is well below the UK average. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows only 1,449 miles covered in twelve months, suggesting the car may have spent extended periods stationary. Low mileage can preserve certain components, but it can also accelerate rubber deterioration, which aligns with the recurring tyre and suspension bush advisories seen throughout the record. The suspension wear is the most persistent theme in this history. Worn front suspension arm bushes appeared in the November 2024 test and were still present in November 2025. The November 2023 and 2022 tests also flagged tyre perishing and cracking, consistent with a vehicle that sits idle for long periods. A buyer should have the front suspension bushes and ball joints inspected for play, and check whether the rear bushes flagged in 2024 have deteriorated further. The front brake discs were noted as worn and pitted in the most recent test, so a thickness measurement and visual inspection for heat scoring would be prudent. The insecure rear bumper that caused the initial failure on 27 November 2025 should be checked for cracked mounting points or loose fixings. Tyre condition demands close attention. The November 2023 test found all four tyres worn close to the legal limit with perishing on inner and outer shoulders, and the 2022 test flagged cracking and perishing on both front tyres. Even though the most recent test did not flag tyres, the history of perishing suggests the current set may be age-deteriorated rather than worn from use. A buyer should verify the date codes on all four tyres and the spare, looking for any sidewall cracking. The illuminated TPMS light from the November 2025 test also warrants investigation, as it could indicate a slow puncture, a faulty sensor, or simply a system that was not reset after a tyre change.