2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · FN02 XMS

The 2002 Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 February 2026 at 166,774 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 14 February 2025 at 164,398 miles confirms the vehicle entered its twenty-fourth year in sound condition. The upkeep pattern shows no worsening faults across the observed five-year window. Recorded mileage sits at 166,774 against a 24-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,949 miles per year and reflecting typical use for a supermini of this age. The DVSA entries show steady annual accumulation: 157,481 miles in January 2023, 160,467 in January 2024, 164,398 in February 2025, and 166,774 in February 2026. A gap of only six days separates the failed and passed 2025 tests, both at identical mileage, which suggests the owner addressed a non-recorded administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical defect. The history is sparse and clean, with no advisories logged for corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and 166,774 miles of service. Although the MOT record flags no welding or subframe concerns, 2002-era Yaris bodies can suffer hidden rust at sills and suspension mounting points that testers may miss under routine checks. Verify the front and rear brake calipers for free movement and measure coil spring condition, as consumable wear at this mileage often precedes binding or fracture. The absence of advisories implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but high-mileage Toyotas of this generation warrant a cold-start emissions check and a thorough look at steering rack gaiters before purchase.