2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Design HEV Auto 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · YH71 JXM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in October 2025 at 29,058 miles passed without failures, but noted an advisory for a perishing nearside rear tyre. This represents a slight improvement from the previous 2024 test where multiple issues related to tyres and braking components were identified and requiring the owner's attention. The mileage profile is consistently low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. Between September 2024 at 21,032 miles and October 2025 at 29,058 miles, the car covered 8,026 miles in a year. While the low mileage suggests less wear on the hybrid drivetrain and suspension, the low annual use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the tyre sidew cracking noted in the latest record. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the braking system and tyre management system. The 2024 test flagged pitted and scored front brake discs, which often occurs on low-mileage hybrids where regenerative braking reduces the use of physical pads, leading to surface corrosion. The TPMS light reported in 2024 should also be verified as resolved to ensure the sensors are functioning correctly. Given the history of worn tyres reaching the legal limit, a thorough check of the current tread depth and uneven wear patterns is essential to ensure no alignment issues are causing premature scrubbing.