2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · FG51 YLF

The current roadworthiness status of this 2001 Toyota Yaris remains uncertain, as the most recent MOT test on 26 November 2021 at 141,851 miles resulted in a failure. The maintenance trend cannot be established as improving or worsening due to the lack of subsequent passing tests or recorded defect details following that failure. A gap of nearly five years without a valid MOT certificate suggests the vehicle has either been stored off-road or driven without the required certification. The recorded mileage of 141,851 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 5,674 miles, which is exceptionally low for a 25-year-old vehicle. This figure implies the Yaris has spent significant periods stationary or used exclusively for short, local journeys. Without any mileage readings recorded after the November 2021 failure, it is impossible to determine whether the odometer has remained static or if the vehicle has been accumulating miles without the required testing. Given the absence of detailed defect data from the 2021 failure and the extended period without a valid test, a thorough physical inspection is essential before any purchase. A buyer must examine the structural integrity of the sills, subframes, and floor pan, as low-mileage vehicles that stand for long durations often suffer from corrosion rather than mechanical wear. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers require close scrutiny; seized calipers and perished rubber components are common on cars that sit stationary. Tyres must be checked for flat spots and sidewall cracking, as the original rubber will almost certainly have perished regardless of remaining tread depth.