2002 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · AG52 XSE

The 2002 Toyota Yaris presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 137,817 miles on 1 November 2024, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test recorded no defects, and the prior pass on 6 November 2023 at 134,175 miles also carried no advisories, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns across the available record. The odometer shows 137,817 miles against roughly 24 years of service, equating to about 5,742 miles per year, which is low for a vehicle of this age. Between the November 2023 and November 2024 tests the car covered only 3,642 miles, confirming light annual use. A notable event occurred on 29 October 2024 at 137,810 miles when the vehicle failed with no defects recorded; the owner corrected the matter and passed two days later at 137,817 miles, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Given the clean advisory history and absence of flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions problems, the MOT record implies consistent basic upkeep by previous keepers. The low mileage and sparse test entries mean a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as a Yaris of this vintage commonly suffers hidden sill and subframe corrosion not always caught in a short test. In person, verify the condition of consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades, and confirm the brake calipers are free from binding after the long standing periods implied by low annual mileage. The rapid re-test after the October 2024 failure warrants a check of the original refusal reason documentation to rule out any overlooked minor defect.