2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · YE03 AFY

The Toyota Yaris presents a broadly stable roadworthiness picture. The most recent test on 16 March 2022 at 126,515 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failure entry carrying no listed defects, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five available tests from 2 August 2019 to March 2022, the vehicle cleared each examination without advisories, indicating no worsening trend in wear or structural condition over that period. Recorded mileage sits at 126,515 against a 23-year lifespan, an average of roughly 5,500 miles per year. The gap between the 2019 test at 116,868 miles and the 2021 test at 124,405 miles shows about 7,500 miles added in eleven months, then only 2,110 miles to the 2022 test. Low overall mileage suggests lighter use, though the 2020 and 2022 tests fall outside strict annual spacing, implying the car may have stood idle for stretches. The clean MOT history flags no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc, coil spring, or corrosion issues for the buyer to chase. Given the age and the unexplained duplicate 2022 entry, a physical inspection should still confirm structural integrity beneath sills and subframes where older Toyotas can harbour hidden rust. A prudent buyer should verify the 16 March 2022 failure reason with DVSA, since no defects appear on the record. Beyond that, check tyre sidewall condition, wiper operation, and exhaust emissions at idle, as these consumables fall outside MOT defect capture when marginally worn.