2017 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · AK67 AEO

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent neglect regarding aged rubber components. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 69,130 miles passed, it carried forward an advisory for the offside rear tyre due to age cracking. This is a recurring issue seen back in 2024 and 2023, indicating that the owner has allowed tyre degradation to persist for years without replacing them until they reached structural instability. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There is a steady progression from 24,856 miles in 2020 to the recorded 69,130 miles in 2025, suggesting regular urban use rather than long periods of stationary. However, the gap between September 2022 and October 2023 saw a jump of nearly 10,000 miles, which coincided with the first major mechanical failure involving a structural tyre bulge and a wheel bearing issue. A buyer must perform a close physical inspection of all tyres, as the history shows a pattern of ignoring perishing and structural bulges. The 2023 failure noted a noisy nearside rear wheel bearing, which should be verified during a test drive to ensure the replacement was effective and has not developed new play. Additionally, the 2021 record of uneven wear on the front tyres suggests potential history of alignment issues or suspension bushing wear that should be checked against the current wear pattern on the tyres.