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AE02 VBG

2002 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,858 mi
Last recorded84,858 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Yaris64,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VBG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 84,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,443 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,686 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 80,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 80,175 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 78,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,849 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 75,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,500 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear axle and suspension rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 66,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,657 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,596 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 60,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 60,287 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,779 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,062 miles

fron t brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

front anti-roll bar outer bushes badly cracked.

n/s rear tyre tread depth very low on outer edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,643 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,459 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,021 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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AE02 VBG is a 2002 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc 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 AE02 VBG, 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 AE02 VBG registered?

AE02 VBG is a 2002 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is AE02 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VBG 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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