2016 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LR16 VTJ

A clean and uninterrupted five-year run of MOT passes, including a pass with no advisories or defects recorded on 11 December 2025, places this 2016 Toyota Yaris in a strong roadworthiness position. With each annual test from 2021 through 2025 returning a straightforward pass and zero advisories logged, the vehicle shows no documented evidence of the wear-related defects that typically surface on a car approaching its tenth anniversary. The absence of recurring suspension, brake, corrosion, or exhaust advisories across consecutive tests indicates that the components most commonly cited on small hatchbacks of this age have not deteriorated to a level that testers felt warranted comment. This is a notably tidy DVSA record, suggesting either minimal component wear, prompt rectification of issues between tests, or a combination of both. For a prospective buyer, this kind of consistent pass history materially reduces the risk of hidden structural or mechanical concerns that an MOT would normally flag. The recorded mileage of 80,831 miles across roughly ten years equates to an average accumulation of around 8,000 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a commuter-sized hatchback. The MOT entries do not reveal any unusual mileage gaps or sudden jumps between tests, with the implied annual increments remaining steady from 2021 through 2025. This consistent, moderate rate of use is mechanically favourable: it implies regular operation, which tends to keep seals, brakes, and drivetrain components in working order, while not being high enough to suggest rapid wear of major items. The pattern is consistent with a car that has been used as intended rather than left standing for extended periods or subjected to heavy continuous use, and the mileage recorded at the most recent test aligns sensibly with prior years. Given the absence of any recorded advisories across the last five tests, there are no specific component histories to investigate in detail, but a buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven roads, as the front MacPherson struts, lower arms, and anti-roll bar drop links on a Yaris of this age are the items most likely to develop play even when not yet flagged at test. Pay attention to steering precision, particularly around the straight-ahead position, and feel for any vibration through the wheel under braking, which would indicate warped front discs. Check the response of the brakes, ensuring the pedal feels firm and the car stops squarely without any pull to one side, which would suggest a binding caliper. Under the bonnet, inspect for any signs of oil seepage around the valve cover gasket and the timing chain cover, both known minor weak points on the 1.0 and 1.33 petrol units fitted to this generation of Yaris. Examine the coolant and brake fluid levels and note their condition, and look at the condition of the serpentine belt and any visible rubber hoses for perishing. Around the bodywork, check the rear wheel arches, the underside of the sills, and the subframe mounting points for any surface corrosion that could develop into a structural concern, even though no such issues have been recorded. Finally, confirm that the clutch bite point is consistent and the gearbox selects all gears cleanly, as these wear items would not be examined at MOT but are common on cars of this age and mileage.