2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · FH02 YZF

The Toyota Yaris passed its most recent MOT on 30 June 2025 at 158,925 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the sole blemish being a failed test on 27 June 2025 at 158,826 miles that recorded no defects, followed three days later by a clean pass. This pattern suggests the failure was administrative or a tester discrepancy rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage progression is broadly typical for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging around 6,622 miles per year. The record shows 133,548 miles on 1 November 2021, rising to 146,289 miles by 24 April 2024, then 158,925 miles by June 2025. A notable gap exists between the November 2021 and April 2024 tests, spanning over two years with roughly 12,700 miles added, implying the car saw limited use or was off the road during that period. The sparse history carries no advisories or corrosion flags at any stage. Given the clean MOT lineage with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection. Standing periods implied by the 2021 to 2024 gap raise the risk of perished rubber components, seized calipers, or underbody corrosion not captured in the tests. Verify the actual cause of the June 2025 failure, as a no-defect fail ahead of a pass warrants scrutiny of the testing station's conduct. Prior owners kept statutory test compliance but left long intervals between examinations. This behaviour does not evidence neglect of consumables yet offers no reassurance on hidden wear. A pre-purchase check of coil springs, brake binding, and chassis rust remains prudent on a high-mileage 2002 hatchback.