2017 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · VE17 UAL

The 2017 Toyota Yaris presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 28 April 2026 at 33,696 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the preceding two tests, which both flagged multiple minor advisories. The trajectory from 2024 through 2026 shows a clear resolution of recurring issues, suggesting the most recent keeper addressed accumulated wear items rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,744 miles per year. The 2022 test recorded just 19,306 miles, meaning roughly 14,390 miles were covered across the subsequent four years through April 2026. The annual increments between 2023 and 2026 remain consistent at around 1,400 to 2,000 miles per year, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the odometer record. This pattern points to light, regular urban or short-trip use rather than long periods of inactivity, which reduces concerns about deterioration from standing. Despite the low mileage, the 2024 and 2025 tests both flagged worn rear brake discs and binding nearside rear brakes, indicating the vehicle may have spent time in a damp or corrosive environment that affected braking components disproportionately to the mileage covered. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the rear brake calipers for free movement and check the disc surfaces for scoring or lipping that may have returned since the clean 2026 test. The repeated advisory for a sticker obstructing the swept area of the windscreen wipers across both 2024 and 2025 suggests a simple oversight by the previous keeper, but it is worth confirming the screen and wiper mechanism are fully clear and functional. The 2022 advisory for a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush is worth noting, as low-mileage vehicles can still develop bush deterioration from age-related rubber degradation rather than use. A physical inspection of the front suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar linkages is advisable to confirm no play or cracking has developed. The nearside front inner arch lining flagged as loose in 2022 should also be checked, as loose linings can trap moisture and accelerate corrosion to the inner wing structure over time. Overall, the record reflects a well-maintained small car with a clean bill of health at its most recent test, but the recurring brake and suspension advisories warrant a focused mechanical inspection before purchase.