2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · NA18 HDZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative repairs. The most recent test in July 2025 at 39,942 miles passed without failures, but the tester noted perishing and cracking across all tyres. This follows a significant failure in July 2024 where the car was rejected for a rough rear wheel bearing and worn front suspension bushes. While the mechanical issues were addressed to achieve the pass, the presence of aged rubber suggests components are reaching age rather than mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a clear gap between the July 2023 test at 28,112 miles and the July 2024 test at 34,222 miles, representing roughly 6,000 miles of travel. This low annual usage explains the minimal wear on the drivetrain, but it often contributes to the degradation of rubber-based components and dry seals, as seen in the tyre cracking advisories noted in the latest records. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension geometry to ensure the bushes flagged in 2024 have been properly replaced and not merely lubricated. The nearside rear wheel bearing requires a close check for play or noise during operation to confirm the previous failure was fully rectified. Given the 2025 advisory regarding perishing tyres, the entire set of rubber should be evaluated for sidewall cracking and structural integrity, as the low tread depth may hide internal failure of the tyre compound.