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FV02 HZW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,800 mi
Last recorded121,800 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 HZW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,800 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Offside Front driver door sill slightly damaged

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 121,800 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Offside Front driver door sill slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 120,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 120,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 118,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,113 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 115,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 115,031 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 113,256 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 113,256 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 110,371 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 110,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 107,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,077 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 105,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,229 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 100,229 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,363 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,363 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,409 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,614 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,723 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 60,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,650 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,530 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,886 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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FV02 HZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV02 HZW, 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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FV02 HZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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