2015 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · NJ65 WMC

The 2015 Toyota Yars presents a mixed mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 18 September 2025, when it passed at 47,009 miles. The maintenance trend is neither clearly improving nor sharply deteriorating. Recurring advisories around the front lower suspension arm rear bushes and front brake discs suggest a pattern of age-related wear that has been monitored rather than fully rectified over multiple test cycles. The most recent test flagged cracking or perishing on both front tyres, indicating rubber deterioration consistent with a vehicle that may stand idle for extended periods. Mileage accumulation is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between 15 October 2021 and 18 September 2025, the odometer advanced just 14,594 miles, averaging roughly 3,650 miles per year across that window. The record shows consistent annual testing with no significant gaps, suggesting regular though light usage. Such low annual mileage can preserve drivetrain components but may accelerate perishable rubber deterioration and localised corrosion due to insufficient heat cycling and moisture dispersal. Buyers should inspect the front lower suspension arm rear bushes closely. These were flagged as perished with slight movement in September 2022, noted as starting to separate from the bush housing by September 2024, yet remained unresolved in the latest test. Progressive separation risks excessive play, vague steering feedback, and uneven tyre wear if left unchecked. The front brake discs have drawn advisories for scoring and corrosion at three consecutive tests, indicating surface degradation that may progress to thickness variation or pedal pulsation over time. The front tyres require immediate attention given the cracking advisory recorded in September 2025. Perished sidewalls compromise structural integrity under load and at speed. A thorough underbody inspection is advisable to assess the rear exhaust heatshield noted loose in 2024, along with any corrosion developing on the underside given the vehicle's age and low mileage profile.