Representative example
Borrowing £7,500 at a representative APR of 13.9%, annual interest rate (fixed) 13.9%, 59 monthly payments of £170.88 followed by 1 payment of £180.88, total cost of credit is £2,762.80, total amount payable is £10,262.80.
Used Toyota Yaris Cars for Sale
1
-
20
of 1,412 Cars for sale
Save this search
* Calls may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes. Please refrain from providing credit/debit card information on these calls. If you do so it is at your own risk.
** plus VAT where applicable
Used Toyota Yaris
AA Cars works closely with thousands of UK used car dealers to bring you one of the largest selections of Toyota Yaris cars on the market. You can also browse Toyota dealers to find a second hand car close to you today. All used Toyota Yaris on the AA Cars website come with free 12 months breakdown cover.
Expert Opinion
Although Toyota have consistently marketed the Yaris towards an increasingly younger audience, it is in fact older, more mature drivers who have taken to it most enthusiastically. Incredibly reliable and efficient (the recent generation's 1.4 D4-D diesel returns 72.4mpg and emits just 104g/km CO2), it's no surprise that it has found favour with those looking for dependability. Yet, while it might not be something you want to take to a Halfords car park to do doughnuts in, its deft handling and responsive steering make it a surprisingly nimble and fun car to drive.
Related links
About Toyota Yaris
Launched in 1999, the Toyota Yaris was a quick success, finding acclaim with its unique style, exciting ride and abundance of space. Having been named European Car of the Year in 2000, it is now in its third generation, and is still one of the most economic and practical cars in its class. While it may have fallen behind its rivals in the supermini market in some aspects, it continues to develop, capitalising on its ability to offer more space and better efficiency than many in its class.
Why buy a used Yaris?
Although arguably first released to the full spectrum of drivers, today's Yaris is a car primarily owned by more mature, older motorists. Run costs are low and the ride is still nimble, but its looks and practicality suggest it is growing ever more refined since first being released at the turn of the millennium.
Today the Yaris' strengths lie in its overall practicality - both in the fact that it is economical to run and buy, and that it boasts a decent amount of space considering it is a relatively small car. Run costs are kept low in a small selection of frugal engines - two petrols (1.0 and 1.33), and one diesel (1.4) in the latest generation. There is a hybrid model which offers greater efficiency, but otherwise the diesel serves up the best run costs, and achieves 72.4mph and emits 104g/km. The petrol options are also good for their class, with the 1.33 litre returning 52.3mpg and 123g/km CO2 emissions. Along with a slow depreciation, this stands the Yaris as one of the most frugal cars in its class - although not necessarily the market leader.
Another of the Yaris' strongest assets is its space, which is designed in line with the ethos of "spacious inside, compact out". Few other superminis offer the same passenger space, which provides plenty of room for four adults to travel comfortably. Luggage space at 272 litres in the third generation isn't market leading, but can be extended up to 363 litres when the rear seats are slid into their forward position.
The Yaris was first marketed on the strength of its ride and handling, but the past decade has arguably seen little change, and while it is still nimble and light around town and very easy to control, it offers minimal feedback and has a more indifferent drive than some of its rivals.
With an excellent safety and reliability rating - as is uniform in Toyotas - the Yaris is one of the best superminis in terms of affordability, practicality and reliability. While that might not offer enough excitement for everyone's tastes, there's little to find fault with.
Yaris updates
The Yaris was first launched in 1999, and is today one of the leading Toyotas on the market.
Here's a short overview of the Yaris' history, starting in 1999.
- The first Toyota Yaris was launched in 1999 in Europe, and was marketed under the Echo and Vitz name in Asia and North America.
- A year after its release, the Yaris was named European Car of the Year, in 2000.
- The second generation car was launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2006, and featured a range of new engine options including an RS model boasting a 1.8 litre engine.
- The third generation Yaris was launched in 2010. This generation was remodelled to slightly to make it sportier, yet it came with a reduced range of engine options from its predecessors.
- The 2,000,000th Yaris was produced at the Toyota manufacturing plant in Valenciennes, France in 2011.
- The Toyota Yaris Hybrid was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and proved instantly popular.
- The Yaris featured in the top ten most popular cars in Europe in 2012. It was the only car that year to record an increase in sales from its previous year.
Which used Yaris should I buy?
With three generations and a number of engine options available, there are plenty of different Yaris models to choose from. Here are the variants of the latest generation and their key features.
Toyota Yaris T2
Radio/CD player with MP3 capability and AUX input, ABS with EBD, trip computer, driver's, passenger's, front and side curtain airbags, ISOFIX anchorage points, vehicle stability control, heated rear screen, 15" steel wheels.
Toyota Yaris Edition
Radio/CD player with MP3 capability and AUX input, ABS with EBD, trip computer, driver's, passenger's, front and side curtain airbags, ISOFIX anchorage points, vehicle stability control, heated rear screen, privacy glass, 15" Podium Anthracite Machined alloy wheels.
Toyota Yaris TR
6.1" touch-screen display, Toyota Touch audio system including Bluetooth, rear view camera, USB and iPod connectivity, ABS with EBD, manual air conditioning, driver's, passenger's, front and side curtain airbags, ISOFIX anchorage points, vehicle stability control, heated rear screen, privacy glass, 15" five-spoke alloy wheels with locking wheelnuts.
Toyota Yaris SR
Rear spoiler, sports suspension, 6.1" touch-screen display, Toyota Touch audio system including Bluetooth, rear view camera, USB and iPod connectivity, ABS with EBD, manual air conditioning, driver's, passenger's, front and side curtain airbags, ISOFIX anchorage points, vehicle stability control, heated rear screen, privacy glass, 16" eight-spoke alloy wheels with locking wheelnuts, sports steering.
Toyota Yaris Trend
Rear spoiler, sports suspension, 6.1" touch-screen display, Toyota Touch audio system including Bluetooth, rear view camera, USB and iPod connectivity, ABS with EBD, rear exhaust chrome finisher, manual air conditioning, driver's, passenger's, front and side curtain airbags, ISOFIX anchorage points, vehicle stability control, heated rear screen, privacy glass, 16" Podium Anthracite Machined alloy wheels, sports steering.
Toyota Yaris T Spirit
6.1" touch-screen display, Toyota Touch audio system including Bluetooth, rear view camera, USB and iPod connectivity, ABS with EBD, dusk-sensing headlights, rain-sensing wipers, panoramic roof, automatic air conditioning with climate control, driver's, passenger's, front and side curtain airbags, ISOFIX anchorage points, vehicle stability control, heated rear screen, 15" five-spoke alloy wheels.
What should I look for when buying a used Yaris?
Being a Toyota, reliability is almost certain. Do make sure to look out for some of these commonly found problems, however.
- Inspect the exterior of the car, making sure to check for any rust or corrosion. Also check for mismatched panels or paintwork, which could be a sign of past damage.
- Check the tyres and alloys for any sign of degradation. Unevenly worn tyres could mean that the wheels are misaligned - commonly a symptom of kerbing on the Yaris.
- Take the car out for a test drive and listen out for any knocks or noises coming from the suspension when driving over road bumps. This could be a sign of the anti roll bar bushes cracking; a problem reported on cars over four years old.
- As they are generally very reliable, Yarises can often be left unattended to. When out on the road check that the oil light doesn't come on, which could be a sign of old oil and poor engine maintenance.
- There have been reports of corroded brake discs on some models. Check that the brakes are in working order by lightly holding the wheel while stopping to see if the car pulls to one side.
More Used Toyota Cars to choose from
- Used Toyota
- Toyota Alphard
- Toyota Altezza
- Toyota Amazon
- Toyota Auris
- Toyota Avensis
- Toyota Avensis Verso
- Toyota AYGO
- Toyota BB
- Toyota C-HR
- Toyota Camry
- Toyota Carina
- Toyota Celica
- Toyota Corolla
- Toyota Corolla Verso
- Toyota Estima
- Toyota GT86
- Toyota Hi Lux
- Toyota Hiace
- Toyota iQ
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Toyota MR2
- Toyota Picnic
- Toyota Previa
- Toyota Prius
- Toyota Proace
- Toyota RAV4
- Toyota Starlet
- Toyota Supra
- Toyota Urban Cruiser
- Toyota Verso
- Toyota Dealers
Connect with us
