2017 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · GD17 FNL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 81,116 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just one day prior. This failure highlighted multiple safety-critical issues, including bald tyres and failing braking components. The transition from a multi-point failure to a pass within 24 hours suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when forced to do so by the testing centre. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between November 2023 at 60,264 miles and November 2025 at 81,116 miles, the car covered over 20,000 miles. This steady usage indicates regular operation, which explains the wear seen on consumables like tyres. However, the recurring nature of the brake-related issues suggests that components are being pushed to their limits before being replaced during standard service intervals. A buyer must pay close attention to the braking system and front suspension. The rear brake discs were flagged for pitting and wear since 2023, and the 2025 failure noted excessively fluctuating brakes and significantly worn discs. You should verify if the discs and pads were replaced following that failure. Furthermore, the offside front shock absorber showed light misting of oil in the November 2025 test. While currently an advisory, oil misting indicates a failing seal that will eventually lead to a leak and compromised handling stability. The tyre history also shows a pattern of neglecting maintenance, with multiple entries for tread depth reaching the legal 1.6mm limit. The 2023 failure for a rough offside front wheel bearing should also be inspected during a test drive to ensure no remaining play or noise exists. Given the history of worn brake-related components, a thorough physical check for structural corrosion on the chassis rails and suspension mounts is necessary to ensure that the mechanical neglect has not compromised the overall integrity of the vehicle.