2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · NM02 ADX

The vehicle presents a generally stable roadworthiness profile, though the most recent inspection indicates a lapse in operational readiness. While the car passed three consecutive tests between 2023 and 2025 without any recorded defects, it failed the February 2026 test at 132,061 miles. The absence of recorded defects on this failure report suggests a non-mechanical-related item or a specific component failure that was not addressed prior to the test, rather than a systemic degradation of the vehicle's mechanical integrity. The mileage pattern is remarkably low for a twenty-four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per annum. Between February 2023 and February 2026, the car covered 11,303 miles, representing a consistent but light usage rate of roughly 3,700 miles per year recently. This low mileage typically suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it also increases the likelihood of age-related issues such as perished rubber components, seized seals, and brake calipers which can occur when a vehicle sits stationary for long periods. A prospective buyer must investigate the specific cause of the February 2026 failure to ensure the vehicle is currently roadworthy. Given the clean history of advisories over the previous years, the primary focus should be on structural corrosion around the sills and rear wheel arches, which are common failure points for this era of Yaris. Additionally, inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and check the brake discs, as the low-mileage often masks surface rust or binding pistons that only become apparent during regular use.