2014 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · SE14 CGG

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend regarding its underbody and braking systems. While the car passed its most recent MOT test in December 2025 at 75,163 miles, this pass followed a significant failure just two weeks prior. The November 2025 failure was particularly critical, revealing extensive corrosion across all brake pipes and a binding nearside front brake. Although these specific issues appear to have been addressed, the recurring nature of component failure across multiple years suggests an ongoing struggle with environmental corrosion rather than isolated incidents. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. The record shows a relatively clean history between 2017 and 2022, where no defects were recorded. However, since the vehicle surpassed 63,000 miles in late 2022, the frequency of failures has increased. The car covered roughly 12,000 miles in the last three years, suggesting that while mileage remains low, the age of the vehicle is leading to accelerated degradation of rubber and metal components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking architecture. The MOT history repeatedly flags worn rear bushes on the lower suspension arms and corroded Macpherson struts and shock absorbers. Specifically, the December 2025 test noted corrosion on both rear shock casings and a fractured offside front coil spring. Given the failure for excessive brake pipe corrosion in November 2025, it is vital to verify that these lines were replaced with new material rather than merely cleaned. The buyer should also check for signs of further structural rust on the chassis, as the record demonstrates a clear history of surface oxidation affecting multiple mechanical components.