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FV02 RVM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,767 mi
Last recorded108,767 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 RVM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 108,767 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear's (3.6.B.4e)

EML on

Front and rear brake component's heavily corroded

Front and rear suspension component's heavily corroded

Oil leak ()

Steering component's heavily corroded

Underbody area's heavily corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 108,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear's (3.6.B.4e)

EML on

Front and rear brake component's heavily corroded

Front and rear suspension component's heavily corroded

Oil leak ()

Steering component's heavily corroded

Underbody area's heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,986 miles

MIL lamp on

various underbody areas and components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 97,986 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

MIL lamp on

various underbody areas and components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

m.i.l. is activated

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly-low tread on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

rear of inner sills are corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2014 86,608 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,608 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 78,837 miles

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

both headlamps deteriorated slightly effecting beam image

engine MIL lamp on

Fail 25 Nov 2013 78,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamps deteriorated slightly effecting beam image

engine MIL lamp on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,169 miles

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

advise side sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2012 70,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

advise side sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,302 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,616 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,945 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 53,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 87,411 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 51,499 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 49,338 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 46,189 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 43,389 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 RVM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

FV02 RVM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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