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AU02 ZZW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,016 mi
Last recorded134,016 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZZW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2025 134,016 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 119,272 miles

Nearside Front door corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2023 117,547 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,184 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 114,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2020 113,188 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,194 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 109,194 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 102,119 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 94,240 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,131 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,275 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,699 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,830 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 50,829 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,572 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,709 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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AU02 ZZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU02 ZZW, 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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What year was AU02 ZZW registered?

AU02 ZZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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