2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · PX02 AJY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted in September 2023 at 189,547 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While a single failure occurred in August 2022, the immediate pass the following day at the same mileage suggests a minor issue was rectified promptly rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per year. Between September 2020 and September 2023, the car covered 76,361 miles, which represents a steady and predictable usage rate. The gap of 26,251 miles between the 2021 and August 2022 tests shows the vehicle was driven regularly, which generally helps prevent internal components like seals from seizing or suffering from excessive corrosion associated with long periods of stationary storage. Given the high cumulative mileage and the age of the Toyota, a physical inspection must focus on components susceptible to age-related degradation. A buyer should examine the structural integrity of the chassis, specifically looking for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, which is common in older Japanese vehicles. The suspension should be checked for worn rubber bushes and leaking shock absorbers, as these often reach the end of their service life around 190,000 miles. Because the record does not list specific brake or tyre failures, a manual check of brake disc thickness and caliper condition is necessary to ensure there is no hidden wear. The exhaust system should also be inspected for thinning or mounting fractures, as these are frequent points of failure on this model. Since the last MOT was recorded nearly three years ago relative to the current date, the vehicle is likely overdue for a test, and a fresh roadworthiness check should be prioritized before any transaction.