2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · KE68 LWC

The 2018 Toyota Yaris presents a stable and largely consistent roadworthiness profile through its MOT history, with the most recent test conducted on 26 March 2026 at 18,608 miles resulting in a pass. The only defects recorded were minor: a slightly damaged nearside obligatory mirror and a deteriorated rear registration plate unlikely to be misread. These are cosmetic and low-risk items, not indicative of structural or mechanical neglect. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no recurring serious faults and no pattern of escalating failures across the five-year record. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of exceptionally low use. From the first recorded test on 28 March 2022 at 6,483 miles through to the most recent on 26 March 2026 at 18,608 miles, the vehicle added just 12,125 miles over four years, averaging roughly 3,000 miles annually. The increments between tests are steady and even: 2,141 miles between 2022 and 2023, 3,050 between 2023 and 2024, 4,057 between 2024 and 2025, and 2,877 between 2025 and 2026. There are no sudden spikes suggesting long-distance use, nor suspicious gaps indicating the car sat unused for extended periods. The odometer progression is credible and consistent with the service record. A buyer should still approach low-mileage vehicles with scrutiny. Extended periods of inactivity can cause tyre perishing, brake disc surface corrosion, and deteriorated seals, all of which may not appear on a pass certificate. The 2025 advisory on the offside front tyre for cracking or perishing supports this concern and warrants a close visual inspection of all four tyres, including sidewalls and date codes. The repeated nearside mirror advisory across both 2025 and 2026 suggests a minor impact or scuff that was never repaired, which is trivial but confirms the car has sustained light cosmetic knocks. The clean 2024, 2023, and 2022 tests with zero defects are encouraging and suggest the mechanical components, including brakes, suspension, and exhaust, have remained in good order throughout. No structural corrosion, emissions failures, or braking system defects have ever been flagged. A prospective buyer should still verify the condition of brake discs and pads for surface rust from standing, check suspension bushes for perishing despite low mileage, and confirm the exhaust system for any corrosion that can develop regardless of use. Overall, the record reflects a well-maintained, lightly used vehicle with no significant mechanical concerns, though the low annual mileage justifies a careful physical inspection for the effects of underuse rather than wear.