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A 20

2002 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,923 mi
Last recorded50,923 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Yaris64,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA 20
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 50,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2026 50,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2025 50,364 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 49,790 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,254 miles

heavy surface corrosion to underside

Pass 5 May 2022 48,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 48,016 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 47,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 47,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,366 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 43,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 40,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,964 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,506 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 35,600 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 35,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plate spacing may be incorrect

Pass 6 May 2010 34,196 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 31,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,914 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 28,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,215 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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A 20 is a 2002 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 64,994 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A 20, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A 20 registered?

A 20 is a 2002 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 May 2002.

Is A 20 safe to buy?

The MOT history for A 20 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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