2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · GV67 EWR

A clean and consistent MOT history defines this 2018 Toyota Yaris, with the most recent test on 12 December 2025 recording a straightforward pass with no advisories or defects noted. Across eight recorded tests spanning 2020 to 2025, the vehicle has accumulated only two failures, both isolated, single-item issues rather than signs of systemic deterioration. The most recent failure on 8 December 2022 was a windscreen wiper ineffectiveness, a relatively trivial compliance matter, while the earlier failure on 18 December 2020 concerned a nearside rear tyre with a deep cut exposing ply or cords. Importantly, the subsequent tests in 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025 have all returned clean passes with no advisories, indicating that any underlying concerns revealed by those failures have been resolved and have not reappeared. The absence of recurring advisories on components such as suspension bushes, brake pipes, coil springs, or corroded underbody structure is particularly noteworthy for an eight-year-old vehicle, suggesting that the structural and mechanical wear items commonly flagged on cars of this age have not yet reached advisory thresholds under DVSA inspection criteria. Mileage accumulation appears broadly typical for the vehicle's age, with 50,432 miles recorded over approximately eight years, equating to around 6,300 miles annually. This rate is neither unusually low nor excessively high, and the testing record shows no significant gaps that might indicate prolonged periods off the road, which would otherwise raise concerns about standing-related deterioration such as brake disc corrosion, flat-spotting on tyres, or stale fluid degradation. There are no sudden mileage jumps between consecutive tests that would suggest inconsistent use or odometer irregularity; the progression aligns with steady, regular driving. Given the modest annual mileage, consumable wear on items like brake pads, discs, and tyres should be moderate, though any car driven primarily on short urban journeys can still experience accelerated disc corrosion due to insufficient braking heat cycles, a factor worth bearing in mind regardless of the favourable MOT record. Given the actual components flagged in the MOT history, specific attention during a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the items previously identified as problematic. The tyre failure in 2020 highlights the need to carefully inspect all four tyres plus the full-size spare for cuts, bulges, sidewall cracking, and tread depth, paying particular attention to the nearside rear where the original defect occurred. Uneven tread wear across an axle could also indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues not yet severe enough to trigger an MOT advisory but worth identifying early. For the wiper failure, verify that both front wiper blades clear the screen effectively without smearing, that the washer system delivers adequate fluid to both front and rear screens, and that the wiper linkage is free from play or stiffness, as a failing motor or worn mechanism can produce intermittent performance that might not fail an MOT but reduces visibility in poor weather. Beyond the recorded defects, a thorough test drive should evaluate the general mechanical condition this usage profile and age would imply. Listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar links common on Yaris models of this generation. Check for brake judder or vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking, which may suggest disc runout or corrosion, and confirm that the handbrake holds the vehicle on an incline without excessive travel. Inspect the underside for any surface corrosion on subframe components, brake pipes, and suspension arms, particularly given the UK's climate-driven salt exposure, even though no corrosion advisories have been raised to date. Finally, verify smooth cold starting, stable idle, and consistent gearbox or CVT operation depending on the transmission variant, as drivetrain issues would not typically surface in MOT testing but are central to long-term roadworthiness.