2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · HJ02 APY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the records indicate a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 67,283 miles passed, it followed a significant failure involving lighting, safety equipment, and mechanical components. The recurring nature of advisories, specifically regarding anti-roll bar bush wear and tyre condition across the 2025 and 2026 tests, suggests that the owner only addresses faults when necessary to pass the annual inspection. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,800 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered only 4,527 miles, and it added another 7,543 miles in the following fourteen months. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the perishing and cracking of the rear tyres noted in early 2025. The vehicle appears to have sat for long periods, which can cause seals to dry. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and bushes have been flagged as worn or excessively worn across three consecutive years. The braking system requires close attention following the report of a leaking nearside rear hydraulic brake cylinder in 2025 and a significantly low brake fluid level in April 2026. These entries indicate a potential persistent leak or neglected maintenance that has not been fully rectified. The structural integrity of the bonnet should be verified, as the primary retaining device was found to be insecure during the April 2026 failure. Additionally, the offside front seat belt buckle is damaged and represents a safety risk that requires immediate replacement. Given the low mileage and age, the inspector should also check for surface corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, which are common points of failure for this era of Toyota regardless of miles driven.