2002 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · FA51 FBE
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 128,777 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA51 FBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 128,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA51 FBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Yaris (FA51 FBE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
FA51 FBE Mileage History
- 22/09/2022116,365 mi
- 26/09/2023121,925 mi+5,560 mi
- 16/09/2024124,809 mi+2,884 mi
- 16/09/2024124,809 mi
- 13/09/2025128,777 mi+3,968 mi
Average of roughly 4,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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