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2016 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric · YA16 ABZ

YA16 ABZ

2016 Toyota Yaris (1.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 92,552 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
TOYOTA YARIS
Year / Origin
2016 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
92,552 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Year
2016
Engine
1497cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT test on 12 December 2025 at 92,552 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. Maintenance trend stays stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults logged at any interval. The vehicle cleared its 19 November 2024 examination at 82,835 miles and its 7 December 2023 check at 70,475 miles, both with clean sheets. Oddly, the record lists concurrent fail results on those same dates with no defects cited, a pattern that suggests administrative duplication rather than owner neglect. The lack of recorded wear items implies previous keepers presented the car in a baseline compliant state. Mileage accumulation tracks typical use for a decade-old supermini. The odometer advanced from 70,475 miles in December 2023 to 82,835 miles by November 2024, a 12,360-mile span over eleven months. Subsequent yearly growth to 92,552 miles by December 2025 equates to roughly 9,700 miles, aligning with the long-term average of 9,255 miles per annum. No prolonged dormancy or abrupt accumulation emerges from the figures. The sparse but consistent test history shows no gap exceeding thirteen months, implying the keeper maintained statutory testing discipline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of core components despite the absence of recorded advisories. Examine front suspension bushes and rear coil springs for fatigue, check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and assess structural integrity beneath sills and subframes for corrosion. The exhaust emissions system warrants a visual scan for leaks. Verify the anomalous fail entries directly with DVSA to confirm they reflect retest artefacts rather than suppressed faults.
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YA16 ABZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
  • 92,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

YA16 ABZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 17:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Toyota Yaris (YA16 ABZ) between December 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Body insecure bumper loose (6.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.

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YA16 ABZ Mileage History

  1. 07/12/202370,475 mi
  2. 07/12/202370,475 mi
  3. 19/11/202482,835 mi+12,360 mi
  4. 19/11/202482,835 mi
  5. 12/12/202592,552 mi+9,717 mi

Average of roughly 10,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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