2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · VK52 ARO

This 2002 Toyota Yaris demonstrates a surprisingly stable maintenance trend despite its age, culminating in a clean pass on September 5, 2023, at 100,900 miles with zero defects recorded. This most recent test result indicates that the hatchback was in a fully roadworthy condition when last examined by the DVSA. However, the lack of an MOT test in the nearly three years between September 2023 and the current date of August 2026 means the vehicle has either remained off the road or lapsed in statutory testing, requiring immediate verification of its current certification status. With 100,900 miles accumulated over its 24-year lifespan, the vehicle averages a remarkably low 4,204 miles per year, pointing toward light domestic use or extended periods of storage. The mileage accumulation between consecutive annual tests remains exceptionally modest, rising by 3,852 miles from August 2021 to August 2022, and by just 1,961 miles between August 2022 and September 2023. While low mileage limits heavy mechanical fatigue on the drivetrain, extended periods of inactivity can occasionally foster underlying issues such as seized components or perished rubber. The MOT history reveals a curious pattern of initial test failures immediately corrected and passed within twenty-four hours on August 26, 2021, and August 30, 2022, though the system recorded no specific defect descriptions for those failures. Because the subsequent annual checks yielded pristine pass certificates without even minor advisories, the previous owners evidently maintained the vehicle to a reasonable standard prior to presentation. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as corrosion remains the primary threat to early noughties Toyotas, alongside a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and braking system to ensure that low-mileage idleness has not caused component degradation.