2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · WJ02 NPP

The 2002 Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 25 June 2025 at 117,187 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five entries supplied, the vehicle cleared every assessment without advisories, showing no worsening faults or recurring mechanical concerns. The single failure on 26 June 2023 at 96,484 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical defect. Annual mileage sits low for a 24-year-old car. The record shows 84,700 miles at the 24 June 2022 test, rising to 96,484 by 26 June 2023, then 105,881 by 25 June 2024, and 117,187 by 25 June 2025. That equates to roughly 11,000 miles added over the last three years, or about 4,100 miles per year, well below the national average. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the odometer progression is steady and consistent with light use. Given the clean test history, the buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-related items the MOT does not deeply probe. At 117,187 miles and 24 years old, suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion warrant close visual checks, particularly underneath where structural rust can develop on standing vehicles. The absence of advisories across all tests suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but low mileage with long idle periods can hide perished rubber components and seized brake calipers not caught in a static test. A pre-purchase examination should include a road test to confirm no binding brakes or steering play, plus inspection of exhaust emissions hardware and tyre sidewall condition. The record implies careful, if minimal, use rather than neglected storage, yet the buyer must verify mechanical integrity beyond the pass certificates before committing.