2015 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · RY65 VLN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from a clean record to reactive component replacement. The most recent test in April 2026 at 50,304 miles introduced multiple advisories that were absent in previous years. While the car passed the test, the emergence of faults related to tyres and brake hardware indicates that components are now reaching the end of their functional life due to age and lack of preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between September 2022 and September 2024, where the car covered only 7,368 miles, followed by a more rapid increase of 5,524 miles in the eighteen months between the 2024 and 2026 tests. This low-annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is consistent with the perishing of front tyres noted in the latest MOT entry. A buyer should personally inspect the tyre set thoroughly, as the April 2026 record flagged both nearside and offside rear tyres as being close to the legal limit and worn on the edges. The reported cracking and perishing of the front tyres suggest the rubber is dry-rott and requires immediate replacement. Additionally, the pitted and scored rear brake discs indicate the vehicle has likely sat for long periods, allowing surface corrosion that should be checked for deep pitting or structural thinning to ensure consistent braking performance.