2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · LX52 CVY
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 46,131 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX52 CVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 46,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX52 CVY 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 (LX52 CVY) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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 (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LX52 CVY Mileage History
- 24/08/202334,819 mi
- 27/08/202435,440 mi+621 mi
- 27/08/202535,954 mi+514 mi
- 24/08/202646,130 mi+10,176 mi
- 24/08/202646,131 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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