2016 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · FN16 GLZ

The Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 February 2026 at 17,259 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2023 to 2025 also passed cleanly. The February 2025 entry shows a failed test on the same date and mileage as a pass, with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or process anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five-year record the vehicle carries no advisories and no recurring defects, indicating consistent upkeep. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a ten-year-old car. Recorded distance rose from 13,825 miles in February 2023 to 14,587 in February 2024, then 15,610 in February 2025, reaching 17,259 by February 2026. That equates to roughly 1,100 to 1,650 miles added each year, well below typical averages. Such low annual accumulation suggests long periods of standing or short local journeys, which can allow tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes to degrade through age and moisture rather than friction wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. Standing time raises the risk of perished rubber components, corroded brake calipers, and flat-spotted tyres not visible in an MOT pass with no advisories. The absence of any structural or emissions flags in the DVSA data is reassuring, but the 2025 duplicate failure with no defect noted warrants a check of the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm no suppressed fault. Given the sparse and clean history, focus the viewing on underbody corrosion, suspension arm condition, and brake binding after the car has sat unused. The low mileage implies the previous owner prioritised preservation over heavy use, yet mechanical stagnation can hide issues a road test would expose.