2017 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · J2 TLE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy and demonstrates a generally improving maintenance trend over the last three years. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 59,603 miles passed, the tester noted a minor restriction regarding a child seat obstructing the adult seat belt inspection. This follows two years of clean passes in 2024 and 2025, indicating that previous mechanical concerns have been successfully addressed. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a typical nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per annum. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 21,776 miles, showing a steady usage profile without long periods of neglect or rapid accumulation. The failure in January 2024 occurred at 44,721 miles, just four days after the scheduled test date, suggesting the owner was reactive to basic wear requirements rather than experiencing a sudden mechanical failure. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and tyres due to recurring issues. The 2023 test at 37,827 miles identified a worn nearside front suspension arm bush and uneven tyre wear on the inner and outer edges. While these were not flagged in subsequent tests, the January 2024 failure for both front tyres being below the 1.6mm limit indicates a history of delaying consumable replacements. Verify the current alignment and tread patterns on the front axle to ensure the previous bush wear is not causing premature degradation of new tyres.