2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · WM02 OHA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs. While it passed its most recent test on 13 January 2026 at 108,859 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior. That previous failure revealed imbalanced rear brakes, a fluctuating rear service brake, and pitted front discs. The fact that the front discs were flagged in both the failure and the subsequent pass suggests the owner is only addressing components when strictly necessary to pass the legal test. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 108,859 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,500 miles. This low-intensity usage pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber components and brake corrosion rather than mechanical wear. Between January 2024 and January 2025, the car covered 7,539 miles, while it covered another 5,920 miles in the year leading up to the 2026 test. The consistent low mileage suggests light use, which explains the age-related issues noted in the record. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The 2025 failure highlighted worn nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage bushes, which are common points of wear on Toyotas of this era. Given the 2026 issues regarding imbalanced rear brakes and fluctuating discs, an inspector should check for seized caliper pistons or perished brake hoses that may not have been fully rectified. The age of the vehicle also necessitates a close look for structural corrosion on the sills and exhaust, as low-mileage cars often suffer from rust build-up during long periods of stationary.