Description
This is a beautifully kept Mk1 Toyota Yaris GS with just 40, 000 genuine miles on the clock and a long MOT until October 2025. These early Yaris models are incredibly reliable and cheap to run — perfect as a first car, daily commuter or classic-in-the-making.
1. 0L petrol engine, 5-speed manual, starts first time, drives great, and everything works as it should. It’s ULEZ compliant and very economical.
Owned by an elderly lady for most of its life — used regularly but gently, and always well maintained. Comes with the original service logbook, and has never been left sitting or neglected. It’s now ready for a new home.
Good points:
• 40k miles – very low for the age
• Drives spot-on
• Full MOT to October 2025
• Service book included
• Interior clean and original
• Cheap insurance + excellent MPG
• Reliable and ready to drive away
A few honest bits:
• A couple of age-related marks and small dings (see photos)
• Tyres all good, one has a light MOT advisory
Only selling because I’ve upgraded to a Yaris Verso for the extra space — otherwise I’d keep it. These are rare to find in this condition with such low mileage.
Located in Portsmouth (PO5)
Price: £1, 495 ONO
Serious buyers only please. Message to arrange a viewing or ask questions. bought this Yaris because I wanted a reliable, no-nonsense daily that still had a bit of charm — and it’s delivered exactly that. These early Mk1 models are brilliantly engineered, lightweight, and incredibly efficient. What makes this one special is the mileage and history: just 40, 000 miles from new, with a service book showing it’s been cared for properly, not just left to sit.
It was previously owned by an elderly lady who used it for short, local trips and had it serviced regularly. It’s been loved — you can feel it in the way it drives. Tight steering, smooth gearbox, and it still feels solid and eager. I’m only parting with it because I’ve upgraded to a Yaris Verso for the extra space — but this car has earned my respect, and I’d happily buy another.
My favourite thing? The way it starts on the first turn every single time and just gets on with the job. No fuss. Just a well-built, trustworthy little classic that’s only getting rarer in this condition.
