2011 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · OY11 ABX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in May 2026 at 61,001 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs where the owner addresses failures only upon testing rather than proactively. While the 2025 and 2023 tests were clean of defects, the most recent record flagged a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit with uneven wear, suggesting a lapse in basic consumable inspections despite the overall low mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between March 2017 and 2019, where the car covered only 7,508 miles over two years. This low-frequency use pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the 2019 failure for perished and cracked tyres. The consistent low mileage suggests the car has likely used primarily for short local trips rather than long-distance commuting. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and drivetrain, as the history shows recurring issues with the drive shafts. The tester flagged a severely deteriorated constant velocity boot in 2022 and a split boot in 2023; these components should be checked for grease leakage and play to prevent expensive joint failure. Additionally, the 2014 record of inner edge wear on front tyres indicates a historical tracking fault that should be verified to ensure the alignment is not currently compromising new tyres. The braking system and electronics also require attention due to past failures. The 2023 failure for front brake pads below 1.5mm and the 2021 failure regarding an inoperative engine management light indicate that electronic sensors and basic braking wear items have been neglected previously. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, a physical inspection should also check the chassis for corrosion and the brake calipers for seizing, as stationary vehicles are prone to surface rust and binding components.