2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · HF02 OZC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on December 8, 2025, 77,207 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving pattern as recurring mechanical faults identified in previous years were addressed. While the car failed in late 2023 and 2024, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the current owner is responding to necessary repairs and maintaining the vehicle to safety standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,217 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with the car covering only 757 miles between the two December 2024 tests and another 752 miles before the December 2025 test. This low annual mileage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it also increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based parts and brake components if the vehicle has been left stationary for extended periods. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis, as general underbody corrosion was flagged in both December 2023 and December 2024. Although the vehicle passed the latest test without rust-related failures, corrosion on older Japanese cars often progresses if not monitored. The buyer should specifically inspect the underbody and the front anti-roll bar linkages, which showed a clear history of deterioration starting in 2023 prior to their failure in 2024. Given the low mileage, checking for seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushes is also advisable to ensure the low use has not led to material fatigue.