2001 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · YX02 ABV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the latest available MOT data. The most recent test conducted on March 15, 2023 at 140,236 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the car met minimum standards at that time. While the history shows failures in March 2022 and February 2023, the immediate passes following these tests suggest that the owner was proactive in rectifying faults rather than allowing mechanical or structural issues to persist. The recorded mileage is notably low for a twenty-five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per annum. There is a significant gap of over 8,000 miles between the February 2021 test at 112,544 miles and the March 2022 test at 120,987 miles, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 19,249 miles in the following year. This spike in usage suggests the vehicle may have been used for long-distance travel recently, which can lead to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluid-related parts despite the overall low lifetime mileage. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the chassis and underbody, as the MOT record does not detail structural rust levels but older Toyotas are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear mounting points. Given the gaps in usage, the buyer should also inspect suspension bushes for perished rubber and check brake calipers for seized pistons, which often occurs during long periods of standing. Since the last recorded test was over three years ago, the current state of the brake discs and tyres remains unverified and requires immediate professional evaluation.