2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · SN52 LWD

The vehicle presents in a critical roadworthiness state following a catastrophic failure in its most recent MOT in June 2022. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the final test at 80,768 miles revealed a severe decline in structural integrity and mechanical condition. The maintenance trend is worsening rapidly, moving from zero defects to a comprehensive failure involving multiple safety and structural components. Given that no MOT has been recorded for nearly four years, the vehicle is currently expired and potentially off the road. The mileage profile indicates exceptionally low usage, averaging approximately 3,365 miles per year over its twenty-four-year life. There is a significant gap in data between the September 2019 test at 77,410 miles and the March 2021 test at 78,262 miles, where the car covered only over 800 miles. This low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion due to vehicle stationary, which appears to have exacerbated the issues observed in the 2022 report. A buyer must prioritise a thorough structural inspection of the front chassis points and turret mounts. The 2022 failure flagged excessive corrosion on the offside front integral body structure and inadequate repairs on the nearside turret, which directly compromise the vehicle's rigidity. The tester also identified heavily corroded front shock absorbers, a failed nearside shock with negligible damping, and degraded brake pipes on both sides. The presence of grease on the brake pipes suggests previous leaks or poor maintenance that masked underlying rust, requiring a physical inspection to ensure the lines are not thinning from within.