2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · FL02 NFC

The vehicle currently fails the roadworthiness test. The most recent DVSA entry, dated 10 February 2026 at 65,850 miles, records a fail with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or unlogged fault rather than a documented mechanical defect. Prior to that, the record shows a stable and clean test history, with passes on 8 February 2025 at 60,992 miles, 13 February 2024 at 54,388 miles, 17 February 2022 at 45,816 miles, and 11 February 2022 at 45,816 miles, all with no advisories raised. The trend across those four years was resolving and uneventful until the unexplained 2026 failure. The odometer confirms very low use for a 24-year-old car. From the February 2022 test at 45,816 miles to the February 2026 test at 65,850 miles, the Yaris covered just 20,034 miles, an average of roughly 2,744 miles per year. Annual increments stayed consistent: 3,537 miles in 2023, 5,035 in 2024, and 5,604 in 2025. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the data. Such low, steady mileage suggests gentle commuting use, though long stationary periods common with low-use cars can age rubber bushes, brake calipers, and suspension components without showing in the clean record. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the sparse MOT trail. The 2026 fail with no recorded defects demands clarification from the seller or DVSA; the tester may have logged a mileage discrepancy, lighting fault, or emissions issue omitted from the supplied extract. Given the car's age and likely periods off the road, examine front coil springs, suspension bushes, and subframe mounts for corrosion or perishing. Check brake discs and calipers for binding after standing, and verify exhaust emissions and structural integrity underneath. The clean advisory history offers no recurring mechanical warnings to track. The owner clearly kept the car to a basic pass standard with no flagged wear on tyres, wipers, or consumables across the recorded tests. Treat the 2026 failure as the only open question before purchase.