2016 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · WD16 MBF

The 2016 Toyota Yaris has demonstrated consistent roadworthiness across five consecutive MOT tests, all passing without defects at the most recent inspection on 2025-07-23. This suggests the vehicle has undergone regular, if not rigorous, maintenance, with no recurring issues forcing advisory or fail outcomes. The absence of any advisories or defects across all tests implies that major components—such as suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, brake discs, and exhaust emissions—have been either well-maintained or replaced proactively. However, the lack of advisories also means no prior warnings were recorded, so a buyer should not assume all wear items (e.g., brake pads, tyres, wiper blades) have been replaced on schedule. The mileage progression of 8,541 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, with no abrupt jumps or prolonged stagnation. The most significant gap between tests is between 2021-08-10 (44,468 miles) and 2022-08-10 (53,606 miles), a 9,138-mile interval, which is still within the 12-month MOT window. Earlier intervals were shorter, with 7,248 miles between 2020 and 2021, indicating the vehicle was likely driven steadily without extended periods of inactivity. This pattern reduces the risk of severe corrosion or fluid degradation but does not guarantee all service intervals (e.g., oil changes, timing belt checks) were adhered to. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of high-wear consumables, particularly the brake system—including rear brake binding, which is common in this model—and the suspension components for uneven wear or corrosion in the bushes and springs. Tyre tread depth should be verified, as the absence of advisories in prior tests suggests no recent tread warnings were issued, though uneven wear could indicate alignment or suspension issues. Additionally, the exhaust system should be checked for leaks or excessive rust, especially around the catalytic converter and muffler, as these are frequent failure points in this age range. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly advised to confirm the structural integrity of the chassis and subframe, as corrosion can develop silently even in vehicles with no prior MOT defects.