2018 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · YY18 PLN

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT test on 17 February 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, which represents the strongest possible outcome. Reviewing the full six-year DVSA history, the Yaris has passed every annual test without a single failure or advisory from 2021 through 2023 and again in 2025 and 2026, with only one minor advisory issued in February 2024 concerning front tyre wear on both the nearside and offside edges. This isolated advisory was rectified at the following test, and there is no recurrence of any defect, suggesting a stable and well-maintained mechanical condition with no emerging patterns of deterioration across the documented history. The overall maintenance trend is therefore unequivocally stable, with no evidence of worsening components or chronic issues. With a recorded mileage of 20,527 miles over approximately eight years, this Yaris has averaged around 2,566 miles annually, which is substantially below the typical 6,000 to 8,000 miles per year expected for a vehicle of this age. Such low annual usage suggests either predominantly short, light trips or extended periods of standing between uses, both of which carry their own considerations. Mechanical wear on major drivetrain components, suspension, and braking surfaces will be correspondingly minimal, but low-mileage vehicles often present with calendar-related degradation issues that higher-mileage cars do not suffer. The MOT records show fairly consistent annual test dates with no large gaps, implying the vehicle has remained in regular use and on the road rather than being laid up for prolonged storage. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should conduct several physical inspections appropriate to a low-mileage, eight-year-old vehicle. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall cracking, perishing, and any uneven shoulder wear, as rubber compounds deteriorate with age regardless of tread depth; even if the current tyres have plenty of tread, their date of manufacture should be checked and replacement considered if they are over five years old, particularly given the prior advisory for front edge wear which can recur if wheel alignment is not within specification. The braking system warrants careful inspection for seized or binding calipers, surface corrosion on the brake discs, and deterioration of the flexible brake hoses, all of which are common after long periods of inactivity. A test drive should focus on pulling to one side under braking, any grinding or scraping noises from the wheels, and a firm brake pedal without sponginess. Finally, the 12-volt battery is likely due for replacement at this age, and all fluids, including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and automatic or manual transmission fluid if applicable, should be verified as being within their service intervals, as time-based degradation occurs irrespective of mileage.