2013 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · SJ63 BFV

The 2013 Toyota Yaris passed its most recent MOT on 2 July 2025 at 117,468 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is stable at best and concerning at worst. The vehicle failed its prior test just two days earlier on 30 June 2025 at 117,448 miles, with an inoperative offside rear parking brake and inadequate parking brake efficiency. That failure was rectified within 48 hours, suggesting the issue was addressed rather than ignored. However, the same advisories have appeared repeatedly across multiple tests, indicating a pattern of deferred attention rather than proactive upkeep. The mileage progression tells a clear story. Between the June 2024 test at 109,975 miles and the July 2025 test at 117,468 miles, the car covered 7,493 miles in roughly 13 months, which is broadly consistent with the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 9,000 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation. The record is reasonably well documented with consecutive annual tests, so there is no evidence of long periods off the road or mileage irregularities. The most persistent issue across the history is corrosion. Brake pipes have been flagged as corroded and covered in grease or material at every single test from June 2024 through July 2025, affecting both front and rear lines on both sides. This is not a one-off advisory. It is a recurring finding that suggests the corrosion was known about and left untreated rather than properly resolved. A buyer should have the entire brake pipe run inspected and pressure tested, as corroded lines represent a genuine risk of sudden brake failure under load. The underbody and rear suspension mounting areas also carry repeated corrosion advisories, with testers noting structural rigidity was not significantly reduced but the trend warrants close physical inspection of sills, subframe mounts, and suspension pickup points. Beyond the corrosion, the June 2024 failure recorded a fractured or broken nearside front coil spring, which was presumably replaced before the pass the following day. The nearside front service brake has been flagged as binding in both 2025 tests, and rear axle swivel pin and bush wear has appeared consistently. A buyer should check the front brake caliper slide pins and piston free movement, inspect the condition of the replacement coil spring and its offside counterpart, and verify that the rear axle bushes have not deteriorated further since the last test. The exhaust mounting was also flagged as defective in June 2024, so the exhaust system should be checked for security and any signs of fresh repairs or temporary fixes.