2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LS68 ACO

The Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 29 September 2025 at 30,805 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across five consecutive annual examinations from September 2021 to September 2025 the vehicle cleared every check without a single advisory or failure. This consistent clean sheet indicates the previous keeper maintained the car to a standard that avoided even minor consumable wear flags. The mileage accumulation reflects light use for an eight year old vehicle. Records show 19,231 miles on 17 September 2021, rising to 24,071 by 26 September 2022, 28,070 by 26 September 2023, 29,313 by 28 September 2024 and 30,805 by 29 September 2025. That equates to a steady annual increase of around 2,900 miles between tests, below the 3,851 mile per year overall average from manufacture. No abrupt gaps or rapid accumulation appear; the odometer progressed smoothly each autumn. The sparse yet clean history suggests a cautious owner covering short journeys rather than neglecting statutory checks. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. Low mileage combined with age can mask degraded suspension bushes, corroded brake discs or perished rubber components through prolonged standing. The tester never flagged binding calipers or exhaust emissions faults, but eight years of service demand scrutiny of structural integrity beneath sills and subframes for rust. A prudent pre purchase check should measure tyre tread depth and examine wiper blades, though these were not cited as deficiencies. The absence of recorded advisories implies previous owners addressed wear before each test. Still, the Yaris warrants a road test to confirm clutch operation and gearbox smoothness given limited use. Verify service history aligns with the low mileages logged. This vehicle's record supports a favourable verdict, provided in person checks confirm no hidden corrosion or mechanical lethargy.