2020 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · RO20 YVN

A faultless DVSA testing record across three consecutive passes, with the most recent assessment on 24 June 2025 confirming zero defects or advisories, establishes this Yaris as having a strong roadworthiness pedigree. Each annual test since first MOT presentation has returned a clean sheet, with no monitoring items raised on brakes, tyres, suspension, exhaust integrity, lighting, or structural corrosion. The absence of any advisory notes across the entire recorded history is notable for a six-year-old vehicle and suggests that the components most commonly flagged at MOT inspection, including brake pads, discs, coil springs, bushes, and underbody metalwork, remain in serviceable condition at the point of last test. With only 15,484 miles accrued over six years, the annual accumulation rate sits at roughly 2,580 miles, considerably below the typical mileage profile of a modern supermini and indicative of either very light commuting use or extended periods of stationary storage. Low-mileage examples of this age warrant attention to items that degrade through inactivity rather than wear, such as 12V battery condition, brake disc corrosion from infrequent use, and the drying and cracking of rubber components like drive belts and suspension bush boots. Equally, the regular MOT attendance without any recorded mileage gaps suggests the vehicle has been kept on the road consistently, which generally prevents the long-term corrosion issues that affect structurally laid-up vehicles. The three test dates fall within a tight annual window, confirming continuous registration and use. For a prospective buyer, a thorough pre-purchase inspection should focus on confirming the test outcomes remain valid today, as a year has elapsed since the last pass and intervening wear is inevitable. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar linkages, as these are common wear points on the Yaris platform even at modest mileages. The brakes should be checked for a firm pedal feel without excessive travel, and the discs inspected for any lipping or severe surface corrosion, which can occur on lightly driven cars due to lack of regular braking heat cycling. The handbrake should hold the vehicle securely on an incline, as rear brake mechanisms can seize from infrequent use on low-mileage examples. Additional scrutiny should be directed at the underbody, engine bay, and fluid conditions, even though no corrosion or leak advisories have been raised. Inspect the exhaust system for any blueing at the joints or signs of oil weeping from the engine and gearbox seals, which would not necessarily be flagged at MOT but could indicate developing issues on a low-mileage vehicle. Check that all tyres are matching in brand, size, and tread depth, as uneven wear patterns can indicate alignment or suspension geometry concerns. Finally, verify the service history documentation to confirm regular oil and filter changes have been carried out at the correct intervals regardless of the low mileage, as time-based servicing is critical for protecting the engine and gearbox internals from degradation during periods of light use.