2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · MW02 UPJ
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 158,504 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW02 UPJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
- 158,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW02 UPJ 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 (MW02 UPJ) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2024 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
MW02 UPJ Mileage History
- 13/10/2022140,216 mi
- 11/10/2023149,429 mi+9,213 mi
- 24/10/2023149,430 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2024158,504 mi+9,074 mi
Average of roughly 9,013 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust often takes hold in the rear sills, rear crossmember, and front subframe mounting points.
- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
The digital speedo can lose segments, making it an MOT failure if the speed is illegible.
- Clutch JudderModerate
Some manual models develop a judder when pulling away, often due to a worn clutch or dual-mass flywheel.
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