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BL02 NVY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,780 mi
Last recorded116,780 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 NVY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,780 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 114,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 112,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,888 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,765 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 102,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front tyres wearing low and perishing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system rusted

Moisture in N/S headlight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,513 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 95,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to test the seat belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Screw in the tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge as well as perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 88,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to test the seat belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Screw in the tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge as well as perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,174 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered just acceptable.

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and rear chassis sections.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,607 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 74,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 69,526 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 69,526 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2014 65,962 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,693 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2013 60,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,363 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre perrished

offside front tyre has cut to inner sidewall and worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 48,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

deepish cut to inside wall of offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn out on outside

offside rear tyre punctured

track check and adjust due to advanced tyre wear

Fail 16 Sep 2011 48,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

deepish cut to inside wall of offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn out on outside

offside rear tyre punctured

track check and adjust due to advanced tyre wear

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,299 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,926 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,610 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 41,606 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,639 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 NVY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NVY, 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 NVY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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