2002 TOYOTA YARIS1.3L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of deferred minor repairs and recurring exhaust issues. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 127,047 miles passed, it carried forward advisories for a minor exhaust leak and worn anti-roll bar linkage bushes. These issues follow a significant failure in November 2024 where the car failed emissions due to high carbon monoxide and lambda sensor readings, suggesting that the engine management or exhaust system has required persistent attention to meet legal standards. At 127,047 miles, this 24-year-old Yaris shows low annual usage, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. The data reveals a notable jump of over 31,000 miles between October 2023 (95,396 miles) and November 2025 (127,047 miles). This irregular mileage suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, which likely resulted in the degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of surface corrosion noted in the historical records. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. Records from 2022 and 2023 specifically flagged corrosion on the rear integral body structure and suspension mounting areas. While the tester deemed these not seriously weakened at the time, surface rust on a vehicle of this age requires close monitoring for rapid progression into structural perforation. Additionally, the worn anti-roll bar bushes and pitted front brake discs mentioned across multiple years indicate that the front end suspension is reaching a stage of necessary replacement despite the low mileage.