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EA02 HVW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,300 mi
Last recorded127,300 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 HVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,300 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 126,938 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp loose

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

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

accident damage to n/s/f

exhaust corroded

rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front hub tight to rotate close to limits

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights faded

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

eml on

exhaust corroded

high handbrake travel

part worn tyres fitted to the front

rear bumper damaged

sills partly covered

water damage to front no.plate

Fail 28 Nov 2017 114,025 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both no images (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front hub tight to rotate close to limits

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights faded

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

eml on

exhaust corroded

high handbrake travel

part worn tyres fitted to the front

rear bumper damaged

sills partly covered

water damage to front no.plate

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,645 miles

EML on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 102,639 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper and wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

EML on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 100,115 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 96,541 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 80,477 miles

headlamp aims poor man light on airbag light on

Fail 13 Aug 2011 66,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 66,308 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,372 miles

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)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 57,103 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)

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)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 43,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,167 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,753 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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EA02 HVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA02 HVW, 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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EA02 HVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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