The DAIHATSU YRV (2001-05) is a small five-door hatchback with a taller, more upright shape than many conventional superminis. In the UK it sits in the practical city-car end of the used market: compact enough for town driving, yet with a roomier feel than its modest footprint suggests. mycarcheck.com has recorded 213 look-ups covering 98 different VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a huge sample. Checked cars averaged 76,000 miles and around 6,000 miles a year; the average recorded private-sale value was £700. They had about five previous keepers on average, so check each car’s history carefully. The YRV suits commuters, first-time drivers and small households seeking easy parking and space, not a large family car. Its upright shape and flexible cabin stand out, and some versions feel lively. Compared with the Nissan Micra or Toyota Yaris, it is a rarer, characterful alternative; condition and service history deserve checks.