2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · YT02 VOY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having maintained a clean record through its most recent inspection. The test conducted on 11 October 2021 at 120,964 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met the minimum legal safety standards at that time. However, because the last MOT was performed over four and a half years ago, the vehicle is currently untested and its present mechanical condition cannot be verified through historical data alone without a fresh physical inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,040 miles per year. Data shows a consistent but slow accumulation pattern between April 2019 at 113,450 miles and October 2021 at 120,964 miles, representing relatively light use. While this low mileage suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests and low usage often mask the degradation of rubber-based parts, perish seals, and brake fluid. The lack of recorded mileage since late 2021 suggests the car may have sat stationary for extended periods, which frequently leads to seized calipers, perished tyres, and internal engine corrosion. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills and wheel arches, as older Toyotas are prone to corrosion regardless of mileage. The failures recorded in 2019 and 2020, which were followed immediately by passes, suggest the previous owner was willing to rectify faults but reactive rather than proactive. Attention should be paid to the suspension bushes for cracking and the state of the brake discs and hoses to ensure no significant surface rust has developed during the multi-year gap since the last recorded test. Testing the emissions and checking for leaks is essential to confirm the low-mileage engine has not suffered from neglected fluid maintenance.