2016 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · SAJ 110A

This 2016 Toyota Yaris presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 10 December 2025 at 55,499 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has operated without advisories or failures for the past two consecutive annual tests, indicating that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed and the car is currently in sound roadworthy condition. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,550 miles per year. Between December 2023 and December 2025, the odometer advanced only from 44,392 to 55,499 miles, a gain of approximately 11,100 miles over two years, which is modest but not unusually so. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded mileage that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The annual testing pattern has been consistent each December, confirming regular use and routine servicing. Despite the clean recent record, the 2022 and 2023 tests reveal a pattern of suspension wear that warrants physical inspection. The nearside front shock absorber was repeatedly flagged for light oil misting across both December 2022 tests and again in December 2023, suggesting a slow but persistent leak that may have since worsened or been replaced. The offside front upper Macpherson strut ball joint showed slight play in December 2023, and the rear brake disc was noted as slightly worn in the same test. A buyer should have the front suspension components, particularly the nearside damper and offside strut mount, examined for deterioration, and the rear braking system checked for disc thickness and pad condition. The December 2022 failure also highlighted basic electrical and visibility faults, including a defective rear wiper blade, a misaimed nearside headlamp, and a non-functioning side repeater. These were evidently rectified before the retest on the same day, but they point to a period where routine checks were being overlooked. Prospective buyers should verify all lighting, wiper function, and headlamp alignment during a test drive, and inspect the underside for any signs of corrosion or structural deterioration consistent with a vehicle of this age, even one that has covered relatively few miles.