2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · SO12 VFY
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 79,768 km. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 79,768 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 VFY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 79,768 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 VFY 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 (SO12 VFY) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SO12 VFY Odometer History
- 31/03/202375,461 mi
- 04/09/202478,819 km
- 15/07/202579,768 km+949 km
- 15/07/202579,768 km
Average of roughly 1,880 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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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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