2015 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · SW65 ADU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of accelerating component degradation related to low usage. The most recent test in October 2025 at 27,644 miles passed only after a significant failure two days prior. This failure highlighted multiple critical issues including binding rear service brakes, excessive fluctuations, and pitted brake discs. While the car passed the re-test, the recurring nature of suspension and brake faults suggests that components are failing due to age and atmospheric corrosion rather than high-mile wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging only approximately 2,500 miles per year. This low usage is evident in the progression from 12,835 miles in 2020 to 27,644 miles in 2025. However, this pattern of infrequent use correlates with the mechanical issues recorded. The 2020 record specifically noted perishing and cracking across all four front tyres, which is a classic symptom of rubber components de-laminating when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the tester flagged worn arm pins and bushes consistently between 2020 and 2025. The transition from minor wear to separating bushes in late 2025 indicates these parts are nearing the end of their functional life. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the repeated reports of binding and pitting on discs across several years suggest that the calipers and rotors are seizing due to lack of use. A physical check of the offside front wheel bearing, which was noted as noisy in 2022, is also necessary to ensure it has not progressed into a mechanical failure.