2016 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · DG16 YRZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 75,143 miles passed, it followed a failure just two days prior. The record shows a recurring pattern of mechanical wear, specifically regarding the braking system and front-end suspension components, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults when they are imminent to cause an MOT failure. At ten years of age with 75,143 miles, the Yaris has averaged approximately 7,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-intensity usage. There is a significant gap of 13,800 miles between the October 2023 test at 51,734 miles and the November 2024 test at 65,541 miles. This steady accumulation is normal, but the appearance of multiple advisories in 2024 indicates that the vehicle has been subjected to standard use without frequent mechanical inspections between annual intervals. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension assembly. Both the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in 2024 and remained as advisories in late 2025. While these did not cause a failure, they often affect steering precision and accelerate tyre wear. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the front discs have been noted as pitted and scored since at least 2024, and the nearside rear service brake was found binding during the early November 2025 failure. The condition of the rear brake components should also be verified, as the nearside rear brake dust shield was noted for rust in 2024. Given that the vehicle failed on a detached splitter, ineffective wipers, and tyres at the legal limit in 2024, the buyer should ensure that recent repairs were completed to high quality. The history suggests a vehicle that is functional but currently entering a cycle of replacing aging components as they reach minimum standards.