2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · FJ02 HBD

The vehicle currently holds no valid roadworthiness status. The sole available DVSA entry is a failed test dated 6 May 2022 at 87,429 miles, with no defects recorded by the tester. This single failed result with no listed faults suggests an administrative or presentation failure rather than a clear mechanical condemnation, but the absence of any pass since leaves the maintenance trend unverifiable and the roadworthiness unknown as of today, over four years after that test. The recorded mileage stands at 87,429 against a 2002 build, averaging roughly 3,643 miles per year. The May 2022 test shows the same 87,429 miles as the figure quoted for sale now, meaning the car has covered no documented distance in the intervening period or the record simply stops there. A 24 year old car with this low annual use likely spent long spells stationary, which raises the risk of perished seals, flat spotted tyres, and corrosion from damp storage rather than high speed wear. A buyer must treat the 2022 failure as an open question. Without defect notes, a physical inspection should confirm why the test failed and whether the car later passed privately or remains untested. Given the age and low mileage, the tester should check structural integrity for rust at sills and suspension mounts, examine brake discs and calipers for binding after standing, and verify the exhaust emissions and tyre condition before any road use. The sparse history gives no recurring fault pattern to track. The previous keeper's care is impossible to judge from one failed entry alone, but the four year gap since testing implies the Yaris may have been laid up unused. Inspect all fluid levels, hoses, and suspension bushes closely, as static storage degrades rubber and metal quietly over time.