The TOYOTA YARIS (1999-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.3 VVTI CDX is a small five-door city car, made for easy everyday motoring rather than long-distance luxury. In the UK used-car market, it sits among practical, economical superminis, offering useful rear doors and a compact footprint that makes parking and town driving straightforward. mycarcheck.com records 215 look-ups covering 154 different VINs, a useful sample of cars checked. These checks show an average private-sale valuation of £900 and average recorded mileage of 99,000 miles; average annual mileage is 5,000, with nearly four previous keepers on average. Treat these figures as context, since condition and history vary between individual cars. The 1.3-litre VVT-i petrol engine makes the Yaris easy-going, and its reputation for dependable ownership and modest running costs helps it stand out against rivals such as the Ford Fiesta and Nissan Micra. It also suits commuters, first-time drivers and households seeking an affordable hatchback.