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FV02 VVG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

205,913 mi
Last recorded205,913 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 VVG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 205,913 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 31 Oct 2014 205,913 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers starting to smear screen

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 191,221 miles

Bonnet release cable not attached to handle

Fuel pipe connection under vehicle corroded

Headlamps slightly cloudy

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)

Oil filter body corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 191,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet release cable not attached to handle

Fuel pipe connection under vehicle corroded

Headlamps slightly cloudy

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)

Oil filter body corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 175,877 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2012 175,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2011 156,759 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

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

Nearside front side light bulb dim

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Oct 2011 156,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

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

Nearside front side light bulb dim

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2010 136,208 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2010 136,208 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2009 118,144 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2009 118,143 miles

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

Battery insecure

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 27 Oct 2008 102,095 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 83,114 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 83,114 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 60,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 60,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 42,832 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 42,832 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VVG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 VVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV02 VVG registered?

FV02 VVG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is FV02 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 VVG shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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