2016 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · FN66 PHF

The 2016 Toyota Auris presents a highly stable and consistently clean maintenance trend, culminating in a flawless pass at its most recent MOT on 26 August 2025 at 57,669 miles. Zero defects were recorded on that test, continuing an unbroken run of clear passes since a single failed test logged on 22 August 2022 at 35,097 miles. Curiously, that 2022 failure lists no recorded defects, suggesting either an administrative anomaly or an aborted test rather than a mechanical fault. Since then, the vehicle has passed every subsequent inspection without a single advisory or defect, indicating diligent upkeep and robust mechanical integrity. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with light, routine usage rather than long periods of inactivity. Between the September 2023 test at 41,878 miles and the August 2024 test at 49,046 miles, the Auris covered 7,168 miles. The following year, up to the August 2025 test at 57,669 miles, it accrued 8,623 miles. This equates to an average annual mileage of roughly 5,767 miles, which is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle. Such gentle use typically spares high-wear consumables like brake discs, clutches, and suspension bushes from the degradation seen in higher-mileage equivalents. Despite the pristine MOT record, a physical inspection must focus on the specific risks associated with low-mileage, decade-old vehicles. Extended periods of standing can cause brake calipers to bind and discs to surface-corrode, even if they passed the recent roller test. Inspect all rubber suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as the original tyres or early replacements will be approaching the end of their safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth. Examine the underbody and sills for structural corrosion, since low mileage does not exempt steel components from rust, particularly if the car has sat in damp conditions.