2017 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · SE17 WFZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 60,582 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior. That failure identified critical issues including thin rear brake pads, worn discs, a binding rear caliper, and failing front tyres. The trend suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when necessary to pass the MOT test, rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. At nine years old with 60,582 miles, the Yaris averages approximately 6,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a small hatchback. The gap between the September 2023 test at 46,632 miles and the 2024 test at 53,481 miles shows consistent annual use of roughly 7,000 miles. However, the rapid appearance of brake and tyre failures in the most recent interval indicates that despite the low overall mileage, components are reaching the end of their service life or have been neglected. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The September 2024 test flagged corrosion on both front suspension arms; while noted as not seriously weakened at the time, this should be checked for progression into deeper structural rust. Given the recently binding rear brake and worn discs recorded in 2025, the entire braking assembly requires an inspection for uneven wear or sticking pistons that could indicate ongoing neglect. Additionally, as the front tyres were noted near the legal limit in the last test, their current tread depth should be measured to ensure they have not degraded further since.