2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · FN68 JBY

The DVSA record for this 2018 Toyota Yaris presents an exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile, with five consecutive MOT passes from 2022 through to the most recent assessment on 19 November 2025, none of which produced any advisories or defects. Across every annual test, the vehicle has emerged without a single flagged item relating to suspension, braking, lighting, tyres, exhaust integrity, or structural condition. This is a notably strong track record for an eight-year-old car, indicating that the major safety-critical systems have consistently met the minimum statutory standards and have not shown the kind of progressive wear advisories that often accumulate on a vehicle of this vintage. With 27,680 miles recorded against an age of approximately eight years, the Yaris has covered an average of around 3,460 miles annually, which is markedly below the typical mileage for a vehicle of its age. There are no unusual gaps in the MOT testing cadence, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent with a car that has been used lightly but regularly rather than one that has been left standing for extended periods. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this nature generally preserves interior trim, braking components, and tyre life, but it can also mean that consumable items such as brake fluid may have aged in situ without being flushed, and certain rubber components could have hardened from underuse rather than wear. The absence of any recorded advisories across multiple tests, however, suggests that no tester has observed significant deterioration of these items. For a prospective buyer, the absence of historical advisories means there are no specific component failures or wear patterns flagged in the DVSA record to investigate, but a thorough physical inspection and test drive remain essential given the low-mileage profile. On a road test, pay particular attention to the feel of the brakes; light use combined with age can lead to corrosion on the brake disc surfaces, which manifests as a judder or vibration through the pedal and steering wheel under firm braking, particularly from higher speeds. Listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, as original bushes and anti-roll bar linkages on a low-mileage Yaris can perish from age rather than wear, and check for uneven tyre wear on the inside shoulders as this can indicate alignment drift or worn suspension components. Also inspect the exhaust system for any surface rust or blowing joints, as these can develop silently on lightly used cars that complete short journeys where the system rarely gets fully hot. Under the bonnet, examine the engine and transmission for any signs of oil seepage around the cam cover gasket and the oil filter housing, as these are known minor leak points on the Toyota 1.0 and 1.5 petrol units fitted to this generation. Check the coolant reservoir for clean, properly coloured fluid and verify that the level sits between the marked indicators, as neglected coolant can lead to internal corrosion over time on a low-mileage example. The tyres should be inspected for any signs of flat-spotting from prolonged standing, cracking in the sidewalls from age-related rubber degradation, and to confirm they are within the legal tread depth despite potentially being the original fitment given the low mileage. A final check of all interior and exterior lighting, including the often-overlooked number plate illumination and reversing lights, will round out a comprehensive evaluation of a vehicle that, on paper at least, represents one of the cleaner used Yaris examples likely to come to market.