2002 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · DE02 AED

The vehicle shows a consistent history of low-mileage use over its 24-year life. In the most recent test on 10 March 2026 at 62,914 miles, the tester flagged a corroded offside brake pipe covered in grease. This is a recurring issue, as a similar defect was noted back in February 2023 at 35,609 miles, where the offside rear brake pipe also showed corrosion. While the vehicle passed, the presence of corrosion on brake lines suggests that the car is susceptible to environmental degradation, likely exacerbated by long periods of sitting or low annual mileage. The mileage profile is low, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year, which explains the lack of heavy mechanical wear on the drivetrain. Between 2016 and 2017, the vehicle remained entirely clean with no recorded defects. However, as the mileage surpassed 30,000 miles, a pattern of wear in the suspension emerged. The anti-roll bar linkage pins and rubber mounts were flagged across multiple tests between 2018 and 2023. These issues are typical for a vehicle of this age where rubber components dry out and perish regardless of the distance driven. Brake components show a clear trend of pitting and scoring. The tester recorded worn front brake discs in 2020, 2021, and 2018, followed by worn and pitted rear discs in March 2025 at 59,903 miles. These surface-level defects on the discs often indicate a vehicle that remains stationary for long periods, allowing moisture to oxidize the metal surfaces. Structural integrity remains a point of concern, as the February 2023 test identified corrosion on the nearside and offside rear inner integral sills. Although the tester noted that structural rigidity was not significantly reduced at that time, rust in the sills requires close monitoring to ensure it does not progress into a structural failure.