2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · BX52 BHA
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 141,169 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Mar 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BX52 BHA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2019
- 141,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX52 BHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Yaris (BX52 BHA) between September 2006 and September 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BX52 BHA Mileage History
- 11/09/200632,592 mi
- 10/09/200743,033 mi+10,441 mi
- 10/09/200743,033 mi
- 01/09/200852,537 mi+9,504 mi
- 07/09/200988,449 mi+35,912 mi
- 03/09/201068,531 mi-19,918 mi
- 03/09/201068,531 mi
- 13/09/201175,348 mi+6,817 mi
- 06/09/201282,589 mi+7,241 mi
- 13/09/201388,807 mi+6,218 mi
- 10/09/201495,352 mi+6,545 mi
- 10/09/201495,352 mi
- 02/09/2015101,054 mi+5,702 mi
- 07/09/2015101,175 mi+121 mi
- 01/09/2016111,987 mi+10,812 mi
- 11/09/2017121,766 mi+9,779 mi
- 10/09/2018133,169 mi+11,403 mi
- 10/09/2018133,169 mi
- 11/09/2019141,169 mi+8,000 mi
Average of roughly 8,353 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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