2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · EX18 ABF

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT test on 2026-03-25 with no advisories or defects recorded, and this clean result is consistent with the entire available DVSA history stretching back to the first test in March 2022. Across all five recorded tests, the car has passed without a single advisory, which indicates a strong and stable maintenance trend with no accumulating wear items flagged by the tester over the testing period. The absence of any minor or major defects, combined with the regularity of the annual tests, suggests the vehicle has been kept in sound roadworthy condition and has not developed the typical advisories that often appear on older cars, such as worn brake components, perished tyres, or corroded suspension parts. A prospective buyer can therefore take confidence from this unbroken pattern of clean passes, though it is worth remembering that an MOT is a point-in-time check and does not guarantee condition between tests. The recorded mileage of 14,203 miles against an age of approximately eight years equates to an average annual usage of around 1,775 miles, which is notably low and indicative of either light-use motoring or extended periods of standing. Such a low annual mileage typically means reduced wear on major mechanical drivetrain components, including the clutch, engine internals, and transmission, but it also introduces a different set of age-related concerns. Long periods of inactivity can lead to fluid degradation, corrosion on brake discs from surface rust, sticking or binding brake calipers, and perishing of rubber components that deteriorate with calendar age rather than use. Any prospective buyer should treat this mileage figure as a prompt to inspect for time-served deterioration as much as for distance-served wear. Given the low mileage and clean MOT record, physical inspection should focus on issues that arise from age and standing rather than from high wear. The tyres should be closely examined for sidewall cracking, perishing, and uneven wear patterns, as tyres older than around six years can harden and lose grip even with ample tread depth, and the manufacturing date code on the sidewall should be checked to confirm they are not excessively aged. The brake discs should be inspected for severe surface corrosion or pitting, particularly around the outer edges, and the calipers should be checked for smooth operation, as seized calipers are common on lightly used vehicles and can be detected by uneven pad wear or a car that pulls under braking. The 12-volt battery is another priority, as batteries degrade with time regardless of use, and a weak battery can indicate imminent replacement is due; testing the resting voltage or having it load-tested is advisable. Beyond the mechanical basics, the buyer should verify the service history to confirm that time-based items such as engine oil and filter changes, coolant replacement, brake fluid renewal, and spark plug or drive belt intervals have been adhered to on a calendar basis rather than purely on mileage. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should typically be renewed every two years irrespective of distance covered, so confirmation that this has been done is important. A thorough test drive should be carried out, paying attention to any clonks or knocks from the suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which could highlight perished bushes or top mounts that have hardened with age. Steering should feel direct without excess play, the clutch should engage smoothly without slipping or juddering, and the engine should start readily from cold without excessive smoke or hesitation. Overall, this Yaris presents a clean and consistent MOT record, but the low mileage profile demands particular attention to age-related degradation rather than reliance on the test history alone.