2016 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · FD66 CDV

A completely clean DVSA test record across all five recorded MOT tests spanning late 2022 through July 2026 establishes a consistent pattern of roadworthiness for this 2016 Toyota Yaris, with the most recent test on 20 July 2026 passing without a single advisory or defect recorded, and the four preceding annual tests on 31 July 2023, 19 July 2024, 10 July 2025, and 5 December 2022 all returning the same clean result. With no advisories ever logged, there is no component flagged by the tester that requires prioritised inspection or suggests a developing wear pattern, and the absence of any recorded failures means no item has ever been identified as below the minimum legal standard. This unbroken sequence of pass certificates is the strongest available DVSA evidence for this vehicle, though it is worth noting that MOT testing only covers a defined set of safety and emissions items at the time of test and cannot verify mechanical condition of components that were not examined or that have since deteriorated. The recorded mileage of 20,663 miles against a ten-year vehicle age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 2,066 miles, which is substantially below the typical usage rate for a small hatchback of this era. Low annual mileage of this nature reduces general wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox internals, and engine bearings, and it also tends to mean brake discs and pads have experienced fewer heat cycles, potentially leaving more material remaining. However, vehicles used only for short or infrequent journeys are more susceptible to issues stemming from prolonged standing rather than active wear, including moisture accumulation in the engine oil, corrosion on underbody components from infrequent washing-off of road salts, and potential stiffness in brake calipers from infrequent operation. The testing pattern itself shows regular annual attendance from 2022 onwards, with no lengthy gaps in testing, indicating the vehicle has remained on the road and in use throughout this documented period rather than having been laid up for extended stretches. Given the absence of any component-specific advisories in the MOT history, a prospective buyer should focus their pre-purchase inspection on the general condition of items that simply have not been flagged but warrant physical verification at this age and mileage. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links, suspension bushes, or strut top mounts that the tester did not record but may have developed since the July 2026 test. Check that the steering remains centralised with no pulling to either side under braking or acceleration, and that the brake pedal feels firm without excessive travel or judder under firm application, as low-mileage vehicles can suffer from light surface corrosion on brake discs that may not have warranted an advisory but could produce vibration. A thorough physical inspection underneath the vehicle with a torch is advisable to check for any early surface corrosion on subframe, suspension arms, and brake pipes, given the vehicle's age of ten years and the typical UK climate exposure to winter road salts. Examine all four tyres for even tread wear across the full width, as inner-edge wear on the front pair can indicate worn suspension bushes or alignment issues even where no advisory was raised, and verify the tyres are not aged out through sidewall cracking or perishing, which can occur on lightly used vehicles that have covered the mileage slowly over a decade. Confirm that all fluid levels are at maximum on a cold engine with the vehicle level, that the exhaust system is solid without rattles or blow noises under load, and that the 12V battery holds voltage with the engine off, as low-use vehicles are particularly prone to battery degradation from infrequent full charging cycles.