2016 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · NJ66 BZB

This 2016 Toyota Yaris presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 24 October 2025 at 51,288 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has not accumulated any advisories or failures across the last five DVSA tests, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep and no emerging faults. The record shows a genuine pattern of reliable ownership rather than a single lucky pass. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle. Between the November 2022 pass at 33,316 miles and the October 2025 test at 51,288 miles, the car covered roughly 18,000 miles in almost three years, averaging around 6,000 miles annually. The jump from 39,450 miles in November 2023 to 44,563 miles by October 2024 accounts for most of that increase, suggesting a period of more regular use after relatively light running. The slight mileage discrepancy between the failed test on 10 November 2023 and the retest on 13 November 2023, both recorded at 39,448 and 39,450 miles respectively, indicates a same-day or near-retest with no defects found on the second attempt. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated rubber bushes or seals that MOT tests may not always catch. Check the condition of the tyre sidewalls for perishing, inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and verify that the handbrake mechanism operates freely without binding. Examine the underside for surface corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, and exhaust hangers, as short-trip use accelerates moisture-related rust in these areas. A road test at varying speeds will confirm there are no vibrations, pulling under brake, or unusual drivetrain noise that a stationary inspection might miss.