2017 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · LS17 BYL

The most recent test on 19 March 2026 returned a clean pass at 59,623 miles, with no advisories or defects recorded. Across the five-year MOT history visible here, four tests have been straightforward passes and only one failure appears, dated 18 March 2025, where the absence of recorded reasons is unusual but the vehicle passed a re-test on the same day. The maintenance trend reads as stable on the evidence supplied, with no recurring advisories suggesting an unresolved mechanical issue such as corroded suspension components, binding brakes, or structural deterioration. The clean March 2026 result indicates the car met the statutory roadworthiness standard at that point. Annual mileage has progressed at a broadly typical pace for a nine-year-old Yaris. From the March 2023 test through to March 2026, the vehicle accumulated roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles per year, sitting in line with the average for its age bracket. There are no extended standing periods implied by mileage gaps, nor any signs of unusually high annual use that would accelerate wear on items such as coil springs, bushes, brake discs, or the exhaust system. The consistent yearly progression suggests regular, moderate driving rather than neglected storage or heavy commercial-style use, although the MOT file alone cannot confirm service intervals or fluid changes. Given the absence of recorded advisories, no specific component is highlighted by the history as an immediate inspection priority. A buyer should nevertheless carry out a physical check on the usual Yaris wear points: front suspension bushes and MacPherson struts for cracking, rear brake drum or caliper operation for binding, and the underbody and rear wheel arches for surface corrosion, particularly around the jacking points and exhaust mounting area. The tyres, wiper blades, and lighting should also be inspected, as these are consumable items not always captured in MOT advisories. On the balance of the available record, the risk profile appears favourable, with a clean recent pass, a prompt re-test after the single failure, and no trend of repeated defects. Buying score 72, risk level Low.