TOYOTA YARIS2002 · 1.5L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last three years. The most recent test in October 2025 at 86,400 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal standards. This follows a clean pass in November 2024, suggesting that whatever mechanical issues caused the brief failure in October 2024 were successfully rectified and have not recurred in the subsequent months of operation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per annum. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered only 6,553 miles, moving from 79,847 to 86,400 miles. This low usage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based parts or fluid breakdown. The short interval between the October 2024 failure and the November pass-test re-inspection indicates a proactive owner focused on maintaining compliance despite the low mileage. Given the age and low annual mileage, a buyer should focus the physical inspection on structural integrity and components that age with time. Low-use vehicles often suffer from brake corrosion and seized calipers or perished suspension bushes that have not been regularly exercised by driving. Inspect the underside for surface rust, particularly around the sills and wheel arches, as these are common failure points for Toyotas of this era. While the MOT record is clean, the lack of recorded advisories means the buyer must manually check the condition of the tyres for sidew cracking and ensure they have not become brittle despite having sufficient tread depth.