2016 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · MT16 DCU

The 2016 Toyota Yaris presents a generally sound mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on 30 March 2026 at 67,461 miles flagged a developing front suspension wear point. The tester noted the Offside Front lower suspension arm pin or bush was worn but not yet causing excessive movement. This is a minor advisory rather than a failure, yet it signals the car has entered a phase where front-end bush wear is beginning to surface. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no dangerous structural or braking defects recorded across the entire history, but the appearance of this suspension note after years of clean passes suggests the car is now starting to require more attentive upkeep. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a ten-year-old vehicle. From the first recorded test on 24 May 2022 at 24,330 miles through to the latest on 30 March 2026 at 67,461 miles, the car has covered roughly 43,131 miles in just under four years, averaging around 10,780 miles per year. That is slightly above the typical 6,746 miles per year implied by the total age, indicating the car has been used more intensively in recent years. The gap between the 2024 test at 44,309 miles and the 2025 test at 55,512 miles shows a jump of 11,203 miles in just under twelve months, confirming a period of heavier use. No suspicious mileage gaps or reversals appear in the record. Tyre condition has been the most persistent minor issue. In April 2023 at 34,578 miles, the tester flagged multiple tyres for damage, perishing, and a nail in the Nearside Front, alongside a worn Nearside Front tread. The 2024 test at 44,309 miles recorded another nail in the Nearside Rear and a TPMS light. Repeated punctures and perishing suggest the previous owner did not proactively replace ageing rubber, instead reacting to slow damage rather than renewing the set. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for date codes, sidewall condition, and tread depth, and check whether the TPMS system is functioning correctly. The front suspension advisory from March 2026 warrants a closer physical check. A worn lower arm bush on the Offside Front can introduce vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and knocks over bumps. A buyer should have the front end raised to inspect play in the lower arms, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links. The coil springs and dampers should be examined for leaks or corrosion, particularly around the rear beam area common on Yaris models. While the record shows no brake or exhaust failures, a brief road test under braking will confirm whether the calipers are free and the pedal feel remains firm. Overall, the car appears fundamentally sound, but the combination of ageing tyres and emerging suspension wear means a pre-purchase inspection is strongly advisable.