2017 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · NK17 RYM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT trend has deteriorated significantly since the September 2025 test, indicating a clear worsening pattern rather than stability or improvement. This decline is most pronounced in the January 2024 test, where the tester flagged offside front tyre wear near the legal limit, a condition that has persisted through the 2022 test. The 2025 test, which was passed, confirms that this wear pattern is not an isolated anomaly but a consistent mechanical issue affecting the drivetrain components. The mileage data reveals a critical gap between the vehicle's age and its recorded operational history. The 2017 TOYOTA YARIS is approximately nine years old with only 37,871 miles recorded, which represents roughly 4,208 miles per year. This is an exceptionally low mileage for a vehicle of this age, suggesting that either the owner has engaged in very light use for the past nine years or there has been a significant accumulation of wear on consumables without adequate replacement. The absence of any gaps in the MOT record between the 2022 and 2023 tests suggests that the owner has maintained the vehicle with a high frequency, yet the underlying wear patterns identified in the 2024 and 2025 tests indicate that this maintenance strategy may be insufficient for the vehicle's current condition. Given the recurring faults identified in the 2024 and 2025 tests, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical wear. The most serious risks involve the suspension and braking systems, as the offside front tyre wear near the legal limit suggests that bushings, coil springs, and binding calipers may be failing. The 2022 test explicitly flagged a poor condition wiper blade, which is a consumable item that should be replaced if the system is not functioning properly. A thorough physical inspection is required to assess whether these components are still within safe operating limits and to determine if the vehicle requires immediate replacement or only routine servicing.