2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · BP18 AXN

A pattern of edge wear on the front tyres and pitted brake discs at both axles has been flagged across the recent MOT history of this 2018 Toyota Yaris, pointing to a defined mechanical focus around the contact patches and braking surfaces rather than any structural or emissions concern. The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was recorded as a pass with no advisories, which suggests that the tyre replacement noted in late 2024 has held its tread and that no fresh defects have surfaced at the front end since then. However, the December 2024 examination recorded advisories on both front tyres, the offside rear tyre, and both front and rear brake discs, indicating that the previous advisory cycle (May 2021) for front edge wear had effectively repeated itself roughly three and a half years later. The intervening 2022 and 2023 tests were clean passes with no recorded advisories, so the wear pattern is not constant but has clearly re-emerged, and this should be weighed accordingly when assessing the vehicle's roadworthiness trajectory. The recorded mileage of 59,243 miles across eight years equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 7,400 miles, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a vehicle of this age and segment. Testing history shows consistent annual or near-annual MOT submissions from May 2021 through December 2025, with no extended gaps that would imply long periods off the road; in 2022 two tests were recorded only eleven months apart, otherwise the cadence is regular. There is no evidence in the records of sudden mileage spikes between tests, and the steady progression is consistent with a car that has been in continuous, ordinary service rather than one subjected to unusual high-mileage motorway use or extended standing. Mechanically, this kind of steady, moderate mileage tends to keep all consumables in normal wear territory, but does mean that items such as tyres, brake pads, discs and suspension components will have accrued proportional wear commensurate with the odometer reading. For a prospective buyer, the recurring front tyre edge wear is the single most consistent signal in this record and warrants close physical attention on a viewing. Edge wear on both nearside and offside fronts, recorded in both 2021 and 2024, frequently points to suspension geometry drift, most commonly worn front bushes, weak or perished top mounts, or tracking misalignment rather than simple tyre ageing. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front struts over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, feel for vagueness or a drifting sensation through the steering wheel on a motorway stretch, and inspect the inner and outer edges of any current front tyres for feathering or uneven shoulder wear. If the tracking is found to be out, request that it be set after any suspension components are replaced, otherwise the replacement tyres will simply wear in the same manner. The brake disc advisories on both axles from December 2024 should also be followed through concretely before purchase, as pitted and scored discs can progress towards judder under braking if not addressed. On a road test, perform several moderate to firm stops from around 40 mph and feel for vibration through the brake pedal or steering wheel, which is the classic symptom of uneven disc wear. Visually inspect the disc faces through the wheel spokes for a sharp lip at the outer edge, visible ridging, or a rusty pitted appearance rather than a smooth grey surface. Given that the 2025 test recorded no further brake advisories, the discs may have been cleaned or lightly machined since, but a buyer should still verify current disc thickness and pad life directly, as pitted discs on a Yaris of this mileage are at the stage where replacement rather than repair is the typical outcome. Finally, confirm that the four tyres currently fitted are matching in manufacturer, size and tread depth, as the repeated advisory pattern suggests this vehicle has historically been prone to uneven front-end tyre consumption.