2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · WV52 ANU

The 2002 Toyota Yaris holds a historically clean roadworthiness status, with the most recent DVSA test on 19 October 2021 at 106,263 miles recording a pass and no defects. The maintenance trend across all five available examinations from 2017 to 2021 stays stable, showing no recurring faults or advisories. That final test sits four years and nine months behind today’s date of 16 July 2026, leaving the current statutory condition unconfirmed. Mileage records trace steady use rather than the low whole-life average of 4,428 miles per year implied by the car’s 24-year age. The odometer read 63,957 miles on 2 October 2017, rose to 75,126 by 5 October 2018, 88,152 on 24 October 2019, 96,029 on 21 October 2020, and 106,263 on 19 October 2021. This span equates to roughly 10,500 miles annually, reflecting regular commuting that previous owners maintained within test limits. The sparse five-entry history shows no failures, yet the silence after 2021 points to long-term storage or off-road declaration. A buyer should not treat the absent advisories as proof of present fitness. Extended dormancy since the last pass promotes age-related decline invisible to the MOT log: suspension bushes stiffen, coil springs fracture, and brake calipers bind through lack of movement. The tester noted no corrosion or exhaust emissions faults in period, but structural integrity and brake discs warrant hands-on checks. Inspect the underbody for corrosion, verify freeing of any seized calipers, and assess tyre sidewall cracking dated to the standstill. Confirm the true mileage beyond the recorded 106,263 and establish whether a fresh MOT now exists. Prior diligence cannot negate nearly five years of potential weather exposure without rotation.