2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · LW02 BVA
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 132,190 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW02 BVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 132,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW02 BVA 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 (LW02 BVA) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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 (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
LW02 BVA Mileage History
- 29/05/2024119,509 mi
- 31/05/2025124,347 mi+4,838 mi
- 31/05/2025124,347 mi
- 02/06/2026132,162 mi+7,815 mi
- 28/07/2026132,190 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 5,862 miles per year across 5 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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- Structural CorrosionSerious
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