2020 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · SL20 OVN

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 4 September 2025 at 18,294 miles, with only a single advisory regarding nearside front tyre wear close to the legal limit and edge wear. This indicates the car is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend is worsening — the same tyre failed just seven months earlier in February 2024 with a dangerous cut exposing the ply, and now shows advanced edge wear, suggesting either misalignment, underinflation, or poor tyre rotation practices. The recorded mileage of 18,294 miles over six years equates to an average of just over 3,000 miles annually, which is unusually low and suggests minimal usage. However, the jump from 7,856 miles in June 2023 to 9,304 miles in February 2024 — a 1,448-mile increase in less than eight months — contradicts the low-use pattern and implies a period of higher activity, possibly after a long lay-up. The absence of any MOT between February and September 2024, followed by a failed test immediately after a pass, raises questions about whether the vehicle was driven extensively during that interval or if the previous owner delayed addressing known issues. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry and wheel alignment, as the repeated tyre edge wear on the nearside front strongly points to camber or toe misalignment, which can accelerate tyre degradation and affect handling. The brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in February 2024 at just over 9,200 miles — an early failure for a 2020 model — indicating possible binding calipers, infrequent use leading to corrosion, or low-quality replacement parts. These discs will likely need replacement soon. The tyre failure in February 2024 was severe enough to fail the MOT outright; the fact that the same tyre is now worn to the limit suggests either a replacement of inadequate quality or continued neglect of basic maintenance. There is no record of corrosion or structural damage, but the low mileage and intermittent use increase the risk of fluid degradation, seized components, or battery failure. A thorough pre-purchase inspection should focus on brake system operation, suspension integrity, and tyre condition across all corners.