2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · YL02 AAV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, holding a clean MOT pass from November 2024 at 118,978 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a significant failure in October 2024. At that previous test at 118,261 miles, the car failed on multiple critical tyre defects and a minor exhaust leak. The fact that the vehicle passed without defects just one month later indicates that the owner addressed the safety-critical tyre issues and exhaust system immediately. The mileage profile is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a conspicuous six-year gap between June 2017 and November 2023, during which the car covered only 1,760 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle sat for long periods or was used very infrequently. While low mileage reduces drivetrain wear, it often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the 2023 advisory regarding perishing and cracking across all four tyres. A buyer should physically inspect the condition of the rubber components, as the record shows a history of deteriorating anti-roll bar linkage mountings and seat belt stalks. The 2023 report of a binding offside rear brake caliper warrants a check for seized sliders or excessive disc corrosion caused by periods of inactivity. Given the age of the Toyota and the low usage, a thorough inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion and surface rust is essential, as the MOT record does not provide detail on the integrity of the underbody beyond specific failure points.