2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · LT02 HUY
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 105,517 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT02 HUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2024
- 105,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT02 HUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Yaris (LT02 HUY) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LT02 HUY Mileage History
- 22/11/202278,386 mi
- 21/11/202393,199 mi+14,813 mi
- 21/11/202393,199 mi
- 15/11/2024105,357 mi+12,158 mi
- 19/11/2024105,517 mi+160 mi
Average of roughly 13,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Approach this 2002 Toyota Yaris with caution and a clear budget for immediate repairs. The recent MOT history shows recurring minor faults and a failed test in November 2024 that was quickly re-tested and passed four days later.
Given the 2024-11-15 failure for headlamp aim, incorrect colour direction indicators, a non-working position lamp and stop lamps, and the 2023 failure for wipers and stop lamps, confirm all lights and wipers have been properly repaired and not just temporarily patched for the retest. The repeated advisories for anti-roll bar linkage bushes (present in 2022, 2023 and 2024) suggest these should be budgeted for replacement if not already done. Ask for full service history to verify routine maintenance on this 1299cc petrol engine, and negotiate on price to reflect the November 2024 failure and the worn front brake pads noted at the last pass.
As a 1.3-litre petrol Yaris from 2002, this car should be cheap to insure and run, with modest fuel consumption typical of a small Toyota hatchback. Road tax for a 24-year-old sub-1.3-litre petrol will be in the lower bands, though exact figures depend on emissions data not provided. Typical annual maintenance for a car of this age with worn bushes and brake pads will include consumables; estimated annual running cost is around £700-£900 including fuel, tax, insurance and routine upkeep.
Inspect the front brake pads closely as the November 2024 pass noted they were wearing thin at 105,517 miles, and check the battery securing as both the fail and pass that month flagged it insecure. Verify the anti-roll bar linkage pins and bushes on both front corners, which have shown wear across the 2022, 2023 and 2024 tests, and confirm the rear registration plate lamp and any child seat fittings allow proper belt inspection. Check the front bumper condition (damaged and loose in 2023) and front tyres, which were at 3mm on outer blocks in 2023 and may now be closer to replacement.
This blue 1.3-litre petrol Yaris, first registered in April 2002, has covered 105,517 miles as of its last MOT in November 2024, which is reasonable for a 24-year-old small hatchback. The MOT record shows two failures in the past three years (2023 and 2024) plus several advisory items including worn anti-roll bar bushes and thinning brake pads. No model aggregate reliability data is available, but the individual history suggests an older car with consistent minor wear rather than major structural concerns.
No aggregate MOT reliability data was available for the Toyota Yaris, so assessment is limited to this vehicle's individual history showing minor but recurring faults.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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