2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · RJ02 LJK
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 84,293 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ02 LJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 84,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ02 LJK 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 (RJ02 LJK) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
RJ02 LJK Mileage History
- 19/06/202464,146 mi
- 24/06/202573,627 mi+9,481 mi
- 24/06/202573,627 mi
- 26/06/202684,291 mi+10,664 mi
- 26/06/202684,293 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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