2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · KJ02 DBO
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 56,202 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ02 DBO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 56,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ02 DBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Yaris (KJ02 DBO) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
KJ02 DBO Mileage History
- 29/09/202355,987 mi
- 21/10/202356,001 mi+14 mi
- 23/10/202456,090 mi+89 mi
- 16/10/202556,202 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 105 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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