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FV02 MMK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,981 mi
Last recorded167,981 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 167,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 160,311 miles
Fail 14 May 2018

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2017 155,812 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 151,500 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2015 143,816 miles

Oil leak

rear beam bushes slightly perished and slight play

Fail 12 May 2015 143,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f brake slightly binding and disc red

rear beam bushes slightly perished and slight play

Pass 6 May 2014 131,596 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)

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

Oil leak

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

coolant level low. suspect leak

engine undertrays hanging down

front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 11 May 2013 116,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 103,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 May 2012 103,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 May 2011 92,988 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 92,988 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 86,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 77,993 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 77,993 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 68,595 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 68,595 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 59,336 miles

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

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

rear no plate, starting to deteriate.

Pass 13 May 2006 47,977 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 47,977 miles

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

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 MMK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MMK, 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 FV02 MMK registered?

FV02 MMK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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