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AE02 BBK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,785 mi
Last recorded146,785 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BBK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 146,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 143,810 miles

eml light on

Fail 17 Oct 2024 143,802 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

eml light on

Pass 21 Oct 2023 140,680 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 137,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 134,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 133,699 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 133,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 131,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 127,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,631 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 123,544 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre Rear (5.2.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Passenger Rear (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 119,258 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 119,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front wheel lightly binding

Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front headlamps weak beam images, (cloudy lenses) JUST PASS

minor splits front wipers

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,543 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,325 miles

Both front driveshafts,rust corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 98,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 98,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 92,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 87,405 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 16 Feb 2009 81,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2008 74,714 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing

o/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear

Fail 15 Feb 2008 74,714 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wearing

o/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear

Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,624 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AE02 BBK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 BBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE02 BBK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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