2015 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · NJ65 WML

The 2015 Toyota Yars presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 17 September 2025 at 19,214 miles passed cleanly with zero defects, which is a positive sign. However, that clean bill of health followed a failure just five days earlier on 12 September 2025 at 19,207 miles, where both front Macpherson struts were flagged as corroded and seriously weakened. The rapid retest and pass suggest the struts were replaced, but the severity of the original defect raises questions about how long the corrosion had been developing. The overall trend is one of a vehicle that has had intermittent neglect followed by reactive repairs rather than consistent preventative upkeep. The mileage profile is notably low. At 19,214 miles over roughly eleven years, the annual average sits around 1,747 miles. The record shows a gap of over a year between the September 2022 test at 14,600 miles and the September 2023 test at 16,352 miles, representing about 1,752 miles in that period. From September 2023 to August 2024 the car covered 1,616 miles, then just 1,246 miles between the August 2024 test and the September 2025 tests. This is a vehicle that has spent long periods stationary, which itself carries risks. Extended sitting accelerates rubber component perishing, brake surface corrosion, and localised structural rust, particularly on suspension components and brake lines. The recurring advisory pattern supports that concern. In August 2024 at 17,968 miles, both front suspension arm rear bushes were worn, both front brake hose ferrules showed slight corrosion, and both rear tyres had cuts to the inner and outer edges. A year earlier in September 2023 at 16,352 miles, all four tyres were flagged for cracking and perishing. These are not isolated faults. They point to a vehicle whose rubber and corrosion-prone components have deteriorated through age and inactivity rather than through high-mileage use. The tyre issues appearing across multiple advisories and two consecutive tests suggest basic consumable checks were not being kept on top of. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front suspension and underbody corrosion. Check whether the replacement struts from September 2025 are genuine Toyota parts or aftermarket, and inspect the strut towers and front subframe for any residual rust or poor surface protection. Examine the front brake hoses closely, particularly at the ferrule connections, since corrosion there can lead to hose failure under pressure. Inspect all four tyres for age-related cracking regardless of remaining tread depth, as the 2023 and 2024 advisories indicate a pattern of perished rubber. Finally, check the rear suspension bushes and any exposed metalwork on the underside for surface corrosion consistent with a vehicle that has sat unused for extended periods.