2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · DY18 HTO

The 2018 Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 August 2025 at 84,977 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 11 March 2025 at 82,839 miles also showed a clean sheet. The only blemish is a fail on 6 March 2025 at 82,618 miles where the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, with the car promptly retested and cleared five days later. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,600 miles, typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 58,082 miles in March 2023, 70,266 miles in March 2024, then 82,618 to 82,839 miles across early March 2025, reaching 84,977 by August 2025. No standing periods or sudden jumps appear. The DVSA history is sparse on advisories, with every pass recording zero defects, so the dataset gives little evidence of deferred consumable work. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and mileage, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm component life remaining. The clean record suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but the unexplained March 2025 fail warrants a check of the VOSA failure reason code and any rectification receipts. Target the exhaust emissions and underbody structural integrity during viewing. Toyotas of this era resist corrosion well, yet eight years of UK road salt can start pitting sills and subframes. Confirm tyre tread depth and wiper condition match the no-advisory pattern before purchase.