2019 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · RA19 XCW

The 2019 Toyota Yaris presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 27 May 2026 at 56,217 miles, passed but flagged four advisories, indicating a slight decline from the clean bills of health recorded in 2022 and 2023. The trend is currently stable but showing early signs of wear accumulation. The tester noted front brake discs worn, though not excessively, alongside a worn nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush. Both the nearside and offside brake cables were also flagged as damaged, albeit not to excess. These are not immediate failures, but they signal that the vehicle's braking and suspension components are entering a phase of wear that demands closer monitoring. The mileage accumulation is entirely typical for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,031 miles per year. The record shows a steady climb from 29,474 miles in May 2022 to 56,217 miles in May 2026, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the data. The 2024 test at 43,405 miles recorded four advisories, including a low brake hydraulic fluid level and both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit or showing cracking and perishing. That combination suggests the previous owner may have deferred basic upkeep around that period, though the subsequent 2025 and 2026 tests show fewer issues, implying some corrective attention was paid. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The recurring mention of worn front brake discs across both the 2025 and 2026 tests points to a pattern of heavier-than-average front brake wear, which could indicate binding calipers, aggressive driving habits, or simply the natural consequence of a front-wheel-drive city car. The worn nearside front lower suspension arm bush or pin should be checked for play, as this can cause vague steering and uneven tyre wear if left unaddressed. Both brake cables showing damage in the latest test warrant a close visual check for fraying or corrosion, particularly where they route through the rear chassis. The rear tyre condition flagged in 2024 has not recurred, but a buyer should still verify the date codes and tread depth on all four tyres, as perished rubber can degrade internally without obvious surface signs.