2015 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · WM64 GGX

The defining mechanical story for this Yaris is a cluster of front-end electrical and lighting defects, alongside a suspension component that has been flagged across consecutive tests. The most recent examination on 10 January 2026 produced both a Pass and a Fail on the same day; the failure included a missing rear wheel fixing, a nearside front headlamp that did not function on either dipped or main beam, and the resultant inability to test headlamp aim. A side repeater lens defect was carried forward as a Minor on the pass certificate. Earlier, the January 2025 test also failed on a non-functioning horn and a missing nearside front side repeater, with an advisory raised for wear in the offside front Macpherson strut pin or bush. That same strut advisory repeated on the 20 January 2025 pass, suggesting the component has been on the watchlist for at least twelve months without recorded intervention. The 2024 and 2022 tests were entirely clean, and the 2023 and 2021 entries recorded only minor mirror damage, so the recent concentration of front lighting and electrical faults represents a notable departure from the otherwise unremarkable prior record. With eleven years on the road and 73,866 recorded miles, the average annual accumulation sits around 6,715 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and not suggestive of either long-term standing or excessive use. There are no unusual gaps in the testing history, with annual examinations consistently recorded from 2021 through 2026, indicating the car has remained in regular service throughout. That said, the appearance of multiple lighting and electrical Major defects in the last two test cycles warrants attention, as electrical irregularities in a Yaris of this vintage can sometimes point to underlying wiring harness degradation, earth faults behind the front headlamp assemblies, or water ingress into the front light clusters, particularly given the clustering of nearside front faults. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the offside front Macpherson strut pin or bush flagged in 2025, as this component controls suspension geometry and steering precision. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly when turning into driveways or speed humps, and feel for any vagueness or delay in the steering response. With the front wheel off the ground during inspection, the strut pin bush should be checked for radial play beyond manufacturer tolerance. The headlamp and electrical failures on the nearside front also demand a thorough functional check; verify that both dipped and main beam illuminate reliably on both sides, and inspect the headlamp connector blocks and rear of the housing for heat damage, melted pins, or corrosion, as these are common failure points on this generation. The 2026 failure included a missing offside rear road wheel fixing, which is a serious safety finding but one that may simply reflect a recent wheel removal rather than a mechanical defect. Nevertheless, all four rear wheel studs should be inspected for thread integrity and correct torque before purchase, and the wheel should be checked for run-out. The repeated side repeater issues and minor mirror damage are cosmetic in nature and inexpensive to remedy. Beyond the recorded items, a general inspection of the underbody for corrosion, particularly around the rear axle mounting points and subframe, is advisable given the vehicle's age, along with a check of the exhaust mounting rubbers for the typical Yaris cracking around the front pipe flex joint. A handheld OBD-II scan for any stored fault codes relating to the lighting circuits or body control module would also be a sensible precaution given the pattern of recent electrical failures.