2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · SB18 VWA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in May 2026 at 18,849 miles passed with an advisory for both front tyres being worn near the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This follows a failure in May 2025 where the car was flagged for multiple tyre defects and a suspension component, indicating that the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they fail an official inspection. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,356 miles per year. Between May 2024 at 9,068 miles and May 2025 at 14,028 miles, the car covered 4,960 miles. While this low usage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, the presence of perishing and cracking tyres noted in the 2025 test suggests the vehicle likely sat stationary for long periods, leading to rubber degradation regardless of the low mileage driven. A buyer must inspect the current condition of the suspension, as the 2025 test identified a worn nearside front suspension arm rear bush. Although this did not cause a failure at the time, such components can deteriorate when a vehicle sits idle. The uneven wear reported on the front tyres in 2026 also hints at a potential alignment issue or worn ball joints that require physical inspection to prevent premature tyre replacement. Given the history of perished rubber, checking the sidewalls for cracking is essential to ensure the tyres are not structurally compromised due to age.