2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · YB61 KCG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from previously clean records to reactive repairs. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 115,406 miles passed, it highlighted a partially insecure offside rear fog lamp and a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. This contrasts with the clean results seen in 2022 and 2023, suggesting that components are only being addressed once they approach failure thresholds. At 115,406 miles over 14 years, the car averages approximately 8,243 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 15,000 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests and another 10,000 miles between 2024 and 2025. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary storage, which helps prevent brake seizing and fluid degradation. A buyer must physically inspect the underside and suspension components for the surface corrosion noted in the September 2024 test at 105,233 miles. While surface rust is common on older Toyotas, it must be monitored to ensure it does not progress into structural thinning of mounting points. The 2021 record also flagged uneven brake application and a noisy offside front wheel bearing, so a thorough check of the brake calipers and hub play is necessary to confirm these issues were properly rectified rather than masked. The recurring mention of tyres worn to the legal limit in 2021 and 2025 indicates a pattern of deferred preventative maintenance. The buyer should evaluate the current tread depth and wear patterns across all four tyres, as previous edge-wear suggests potential alignment issues. Given the age and mileage, the rubber components in the suspension, including bushes and coil springs, should be checked for cracking or perishing.