2019 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · VE68 BYP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 52,649 miles, this followed a failure just six days prior for a mechanical wheel bearing and significant tyre wear. The trend suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they result in an MOT failure, as evidenced by the recurring failure to monitor consumable and mechanical components before they reach critical limits. At 52,649 miles over seven years, the Yaris averages approximately 7,500 miles per annum, which aligns with typical light-use patterns. The mileage data shows consistent progression, with roughly 8,400 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 8,300 miles recorded in the following year. This low annual mileage generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain, yet the specific failures recorded indicate that mechanical components are being neglected between these annual inspections. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the suspension and braking system. The nearside rear wheel bearing was flagged as rough in 2025, requiring verification that a quality replacement was fitted and that no noise remains. Furthermore, the 2024 failure for imbalanced front brakes and dangerously thin pads suggests the braking system may suffer from neglect or sticking calipers. You should check the front brake discs for uneven wear or glazing caused by the previously noted imbalance. The tyres are another recurring point of concern, showing edge wear and reaching legal limits in 2023, 2024, and 2025. This pattern often indicates potential alignment issues or incorrect inflation pressures that have gone unaddressed. Given the history of failing on these items, a thorough wheel alignment check is necessary to ensure the steering geometry is not causing premature wear on new tyres.