2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · SM02 GUK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in its most recent test on October 20, 2022 at 117,100 miles. While the record shows a failure one week prior at 116,818 miles, the lack of recorded defects on that entry suggests either an administrative error or a minor issue that was immediately rectified. Since that successful pass, the vehicle has maintained its status without recorded mechanical degradation or structural failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. Between October 2019 and 2022, the car covered roughly 25,000 miles, indicating consistent but low-intensity usage. However, the significant gap between the October 2022 test and today means the vehicle has not been officially MOT tested in nearly four years. This period of potential stasis often leads to age-related issues such as perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and fluid degradation, regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Given the long interval since the last inspection, examine the suspension bushes for cracking and check for dry rot on the tyres due to sitting. Also, inspect the brake discs for surface pitting or rust, as low-mileage cars that sit frequently suffer from seized braking components.