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FM02 UHU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,030 mi
Last recorded122,030 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 UHU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,030 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 111,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 111,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 103,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,322 miles

Excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,490 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,151 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 70,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,547 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 61,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,808 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 6 Apr 2016 52,808 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,232 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 48,232 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,960 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 41,960 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 37,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 37,818 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 32,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 30 Dec 2011 32,275 miles

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 20 Dec 2010 31,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,952 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 27,951 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,540 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 24,540 miles

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

Rear pads on 20%.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 20,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,082 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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FM02 UHU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FM02 UHU, 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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FM02 UHU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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