2016 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · AV16 HHD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. In the most recent test in October 2025 at 87,142 miles, the car failed initially for items such as insufficient washer fluid and a nail in the offside rear tyre. While it passed on the re-test, the presence of thin rear brake pads on both sides suggests the owner only addresses mechanical components once they reach a failure point during an inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old Yaris, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. There was a significant jump of 15,509 miles recorded between July 2023 and May 2024, followed by another 17,621 miles in the subsequent seventeen months leading to the October 2025 test. This indicates regular annual use, which is generally beneficial for seals and engine components to prevent seizing, though the gap between the May 2024 and 2025 tests shows that wear is not being monitored between annual intervals. A buyer must personally inspect the braking system, as the record shows a recurring history of neglect. The vehicle failed in May 2024 for front pads being under 1.5mm and was flagged again for thin rear pads in October 2025. You should check the brake discs for scoring or heat cracking caused by running pads down to the metal backing plates. Additionally, the offside rear tyre should be examined for structural damage resulting from the previously noted nail, and the washer system should be checked for leaks or blocked nozzles that caused the most recent failure.