2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · GL18 AEC

The Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 1 May 2025 at 71,349 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded, some fourteen months before today's date of 20 July 2026. Prior to that, the vehicle showed a consistent pattern of a failed test followed by a pass on the same or next day in both 2024 and 2025, each with no mechanical defects logged. This sequence suggests the underlying mechanical condition has remained sound across the observed period, with no worsening faults or accumulating advisories. Mileage progression from the available records shows measured use. The May 2023 test at 56,691 miles rose to 64,067 miles by 9 May 2024, then to 71,349 miles on 1 May 2025. Annual accumulation averaged roughly 7,300 miles, below the typical 8,900 miles per year for an eight-year-old car, indicating lighter-than-average commuting. The test history is continuous from 2023 onward with no gaps, though earlier years are absent from the supplied data. The repeated fail entries on 8 May 2024 and 1 May 2025, both showing no defects, point to administrative or presentation issues rather than deferred maintenance. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean electronic record. The absence of recorded advisories does not preclude age-related wear in suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc scoring that a tester might deem within limits. Examine the underbody and sills for corrosion, check brake calipers for binding, and verify exhaust emissions under load. The curious fail-with-no-defect entries warrant a check of the vehicle's documentation and any prior withdrawn faults not captured in the summary. Overall, the Yaris appears competently maintained with no red flags in the MOT data. The low mileage and prompt retests imply a cautious owner. Targeted scrutiny of consumable items and structural integrity will confirm the paper record reflects reality.