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EU02 MKV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,873 mi
Last recorded115,873 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 MKV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,873 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 115,012 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 114,605 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,994 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,638 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 106,638 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,035 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

tested in wet condition

Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,062 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 103,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,283 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,913 miles

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

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

both front tyre cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2014 98,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyre cracked

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,603 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 96,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,066 miles

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

slight split n/s wiper

Pass 12 Jul 2011 91,601 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,181 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,330 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,425 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVAN

Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,231 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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EU02 MKV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EU02 MKV, 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 EU02 MKV registered?

EU02 MKV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EU02 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 MKV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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