2021 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit 4WD 1.6L Petrol · YR21 WRC

The 2021 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit 4WD presents a stable and largely clean mechanical record through its MOT history, though the most recent test on 14 April 2026 at 7,455 miles introduced a new advisory that warrants attention. The vehicle passed on that date, but the tester flagged all four tyres as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). This is a notable shift from the previous two tests, which recorded zero advisories. The maintenance trend is therefore stable overall but shows a fresh deterioration in rubber components that a buyer should treat as an early warning rather than a critical failure. No braking, suspension, or structural defects have ever appeared on the record, which supports the impression of a mechanically sound car that has avoided major component failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a five-year-old performance vehicle. The recorded figures show 7,170 miles on 10 April 2024, 7,420 miles on 28 April 2025, and 7,455 miles on 14 April 2026. That equates to roughly 250 miles of use in the final twelve-month window and about 290 miles in the twelve months before it. Annual averages sit near 1,491 miles across the life of the car, well below typical UK usage. Such low mileage can preserve mechanical components but also raises the possibility of prolonged standing, which directly correlates with the tyre perishing flagged in April 2026. Rubber seals, bushes, and tyres degrade with age and lack of use just as they do with mileage, so a low-mileage car is not automatically a low-wear car. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the condition of all four tyres, including sidewalls and inner edges, as the April 2026 advisory suggests age-related deterioration rather than simple wear. Given the GR Yaris Circuit's performance specification and the likelihood of spirited driving during its limited use, the front brake discs, rear brake calipers, and suspension bushes deserve close examination for uneven wear or binding that the MOT has not yet captured. The exhaust system, particularly the manifold and downpipe joints, should be checked for corrosion or cracking, as short-trip use can accelerate condensation-related corrosion in a performance exhaust. Structurally, the subframes and suspension mounting points should be inspected for surface corrosion, especially if the car has been stored on a driveway or in a damp environment between infrequent outings. The advisory history is sparse and minor, but the combination of very low mileage and fresh tyre perishing points to a car that needs careful cosmetic and rubber-component scrutiny rather than immediate mechanical concern.