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AY02 NHM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,113 mi
Last recorded124,113 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 NHM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 124,113 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 124,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 122,140 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2025 122,140 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 110,104 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 110,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 108,036 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 108,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 104,885 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 100,737 miles

Front head lamps fogged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 100,737 miles

Front head lamps fogged

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 98,632 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 94,252 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 85,420 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 85,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 82,840 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 82,840 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 80,541 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 78,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 78,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 74,950 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,661 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 68,325 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,297 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 62,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 May 2010 57,617 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 51,487 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 45,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,208 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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AY02 NHM 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 AY02 NHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 NHM registered?

AY02 NHM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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