2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · YM02 SZL
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 79,398 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM02 SZL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 79,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM02 SZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Yaris (YM02 SZL) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YM02 SZL Mileage History
- 07/07/200638,173 mi
- 18/06/200742,230 mi+4,057 mi
- 03/07/200846,950 mi+4,720 mi
- 06/07/200950,909 mi+3,959 mi
- 01/07/201054,893 mi+3,984 mi
- 07/07/201158,070 mi+3,177 mi
- 05/07/201260,881 mi+2,811 mi
- 04/07/201363,577 mi+2,696 mi
- 09/07/201465,684 mi+2,107 mi
- 07/07/201567,371 mi+1,687 mi
- 06/07/201668,803 mi+1,432 mi
- 06/07/201770,348 mi+1,545 mi
- 05/07/201871,775 mi+1,427 mi
- 04/07/201973,202 mi+1,427 mi
- 30/06/202074,258 mi+1,056 mi
- 06/07/202175,178 mi+920 mi
- 24/06/202276,128 mi+950 mi
- 12/07/202377,116 mi+988 mi
- 04/07/202477,893 mi+777 mi
- 13/06/202578,683 mi+790 mi
- 01/07/202679,398 mi+715 mi
- 01/07/202679,398 mi
Average of roughly 2,063 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
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- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
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- Clutch JudderModerate
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