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BL02 NUP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,322 mi
Last recorded145,322 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 NUP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 145,322 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 14 Jul 2026 145,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 11 Jul 2025 144,214 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 10 Jul 2025 144,211 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 12 Jul 2024 142,649 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Nearside rear axle bush deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear axle bush deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 12 Jul 2024 142,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Nearside rear axle bush deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear axle bush deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 13 Jul 2023 140,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 13 Jul 2023 140,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 14 Jul 2022 139,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 135,849 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 135,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 134,367 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 134,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 131,172 miles

Underside has general corrosion

Fail 1 May 2019 131,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underside has general corrosion

Pass 1 May 2018 127,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 127,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,155 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2017 123,155 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,421 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,421 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 108,677 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 108,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2014 102,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 8 Apr 2014 102,272 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,687 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,042 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,069 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,676 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 59,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 49,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,286 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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BL02 NUP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL02 NUP, 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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BL02 NUP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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