2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · NJ03 AYK

The 2003 Toyota Yaris presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 31 January 2025 at 77,953 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four prior annual tests back to February 2020 each passed with no advisories. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults, recurring defects, or unresolved mechanical risks across the available history. The recorded mileage sits at 77,953 against an age of roughly 23 years, equating to about 3,389 miles per year. The DVSA data shows light and consistent use: the car covered only 11,142 miles between February 2020 (66,811 miles) and January 2025 (77,953 miles). A notable gap exists between the May 2023 test (77,945 miles) and the January 2025 test, where just eight miles were added over twenty months, implying the vehicle stood largely idle. The record is sparse in faults but clean, with no failed tests or consumable-wear flags such as tyres or wipers. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, as the MOT history records no advisories yet a 23-year-old bodyshell can hide underseal rust on sills and suspension mounts. The near-static mileage since 2023 means brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes may have suffered from moisture ingress or seizure through disuse rather than wear. Verify the service history independently and confirm the odometer reading matches the DVSA log. Low annual use with long standing periods demands a check of fluid degradation, tyre sidewall cracking, and handbrake function before purchase.