2001 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · AF51 SJX

The Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 19 August 2024 at 129,568 miles where the tester recorded no defects and a pass. Prior to that, the 3 October 2023 test at 128,891 miles also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a fail on 17 August 2023 at 128,887 miles, yet the DVSA entry logs no defects, indicating the failure arose from administrative or unrecorded test criteria rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle shows no worsening pattern across its four available records. At roughly 25 years old the car carries 129,568 miles, an average of about 5,183 miles per year. This is low for its age and implies light use or extended periods off the road. The record shows a gap of over 15 months between the May 2022 test at 124,162 miles and the August 2023 fail at 128,887 miles, then only 4 miles accrued before the October 2023 pass. Just 677 miles were added by the 2024 test. Sparse clean entries suggest basic upkeep was adequate, though long standing intervals raise the risk of perished rubber and seized components. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or corrosion given the low annual mileage and likely static storage. Examine exhaust emissions and structural integrity underneath for rust, as 2001 chassis age compounds moisture exposure. The clean advisories mean no prior warnings exist, so a pre-purchase check of tyre sidewalls, wiper blades, and brake disc condition remains prudent to catch consumable wear the MOT did not flag.