2015 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · YY15 AOG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the test in March 2026 at 83,589 miles, the tester identified multiple immediate requirements that were absent in the previous year. The presence of both front tyres worn to the legal limit, combined with thinning front brake pads, indicates that the owner is delaying consumable replacements until they reach a failure point or an advisory threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-use cycles, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year over the eleven-year period. Between the March 2024 test at 69,109 miles and the March 2025 test at 76,636 miles, the car covered 7,527 miles. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is not subjected to extreme stress, though the low annual mileage can sometimes lead to dry rot in rubber components or brake-related corrosion if the car sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the recurring mention of tyres worn on the edge in the March 2026 test suggests an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. The thin brake pads noted in that same inspection necessitate a physical check of the front discs for uneven wear or glazing. Additionally, the repeated failure for inoperative registration plate lamps in both 2024 and 2025 highlights a lack of basic pre-test inspections prior to the annual MOT appointments.