In Japanese used car auctions, each vehicle is assigned a "condition grade," which significantly influences both the vehicle’s condition and its final auction price. In this report, we take an in-depth look at the Toyota Yaris, a model popular among overseas buyers, using the latest auction data from June 18, 2025.

On that day, a total of 703 Yaris units were listed across auction venues nationwide. Of these, 57 units were sold, 3 were under negotiation, and the remaining 643 went unsold. The auction venues with the highest number of listings were USS Tokyo (191 units), followed by USS Nagoya (168 units), MIRIVE Saitama (82 units), USS Osaka (46 units), and USS Sapporo (42 units)—all major venues across Japan.

Among the sold vehicles, the most common condition grade was 4.5 (21 units), with an average winning bid of approximately 1.63 million yen. Vehicles with this grade are in excellent exterior and interior condition, making them ideal for resale. Next was grade 4.0 (12 units), with an average price of about 1.44 million yen, offering a great balance between quality and cost.

A calculated “reliability score” based on condition grade, model year, and number of listings showed that 2022 models with a 4.5 grade achieved the highest score of 0.773. This combination offers a strong mix of modern model year, excellent condition, and sufficient data volume—making it the most reliable choice overall.

YearCondition GradeNumber of ListingsAverage Winning BidReliability Score
20224.521 units¥1,632,9520.773
20214.513 units¥1,704,0770.644
20224.012 units¥1,446,8330.616

For buyers considering sourcing used Yaris vehicles from Japan, understanding the relationship between condition grades, auction venues, and actual transaction outcomes is crucial. Major venues like USS Tokyo and MIRIVE Saitama, where a large volume of listings occur

We hope this analysis helps you find the ideal vehicle—one that balances price, quality, and reliability. Export and customs support are also available upon request. Please feel free to contact us anytime.

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