2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · DK02 AVX

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection. The MOT test conducted on 12 January 2023 at 143,301 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle met minimum safety and emission standards at that time. While the record shows failures on the same dates in two consecutive years, the subsequent passes without advisories suggest that any identified faults were rectified immediately prior to the re-test. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,971 miles per year. Between 17 January 2022 and 12 January 2023, the car covered only 2,823 miles, which confirms a trend of infrequent use or long periods of remaining stationary. This low annual mileage often implies that the primary mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components remains minimal, but it also introduces risks associated with age, such as dry-rotted rubber components or seized brake calipers from lack of regular movement. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity, specifically the sills and floor pans, as older Toyotas are prone to corrosion. Given the lack of advisories in the recent history, it is vital to manually check for hidden rust or perished suspension bushes that the tester might not have flagged. The tyres should also be inspected for sidew cracking or uneven wear, as low-mile vehicles often suffer from rubber degradation despite having sufficient tread depth.