2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · ST21 KXC

The 2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT holds a current MOT that passed on 30 March 2026 at 43,533 miles, with no failures and only minor child-seat-advisory notes. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the record reveals a recurring rear-brake wear pattern that a buyer should treat as an early warning rather than a critical defect. The vehicle has covered roughly 8,700 miles per year since registration, which is typical for a five-year-old supermini. Mileage accumulation appears steady, with no long gaps or sudden spikes between the 30 April 2024 test at 30,143 miles and the 25 March 2025 test at 37,061 miles, then through to the March 2026 pass. This consistent use suggests regular driving rather than prolonged standing, which reduces the risk of flat-spotted tyres, seized brakes, or stale-fuel issues sometimes seen on low-mileage hybrids. The most notable pattern in the record is rear-brake wear. On 1 April 2024, at 30,143 miles, both rear brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored, though not seriously weakened. By 25 March 2025, at 37,061 miles, the tester noted rear brake pads wearing thin. The most recent test in March 2026 shows no further brake-related advisories, suggesting the pads and discs were replaced or at least remained within tolerance. A buyer should still inspect the rear braking system closely, checking disc thickness, pad depth, and caliper operation, because repeated advisories on the same axle can indicate heavier-than-normal rear-brake loading, possibly linked to the hybrid regeneration system or driving style. Beyond the brakes, the 2025 test flagged a slightly distorted nearside front wheel, a condition that can cause vibration or uneven tyre wear if left unaddressed. A buyer should verify whether that wheel has been replaced or repaired and check the tyres for inner-edge wear or bulging. The child-seat advisory in the current test is not a mechanical concern but does limit inspection of the adult rear seat belts; a buyer should manually pull and latch each belt to confirm full retraction and locking. Overall, the MOT history points to a regularly used, generally well-kept hybrid, with rear-brake wear being the only recurring theme worth a thorough in-person check.