2017 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · SL17 BYH

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in proactive upkeep. The most recent MOT test in January 2026 at 32,243 miles resulted in a failure due to a nearside front outer tyre reaching the legal limit with uneven wear. While the vehicle passed immediately after the tyre replacement and a headlamp adjustment, the failure indicates that basic consumable items were not monitored closely by the owner prior to the test date. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,583 miles per year. There is consistent evidence of use between 2023 and 2026, with the car covering roughly 3,500 miles in each twelve-month interval. This low-intensity usage generally suggests less mechanical strain on the engine and drivetrain, but low-mileage vehicles are also prone to accelerated degradation of rubber-based components and surface corrosion on braking hardware, which appears to align with the issues noted in the 2023 record. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and braking system. The June 2023 test at 23,734 miles flagged pitted front brake discs and a worn lower suspension arm bush. While these did not reappear in the subsequent 2024 and 2025 tests, the previous failure suggests these components are nearing their service life. The uneven wear noted on the January 2026 tyre suggests a potential alignment issue or a worn ball joint that warrants a physical check of the steering geometry and suspension bushings to prevent premature future tyre failure.