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FV02 VVT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,225 mi
Last recorded148,225 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 VVT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 148,225 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 148,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 143,400 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 143,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 137,277 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 126,899 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 118,179 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,438 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 97,346 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 87,900 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,222 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,119 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 113,717 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 97,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 81,219 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 61,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 61,658 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 40,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,744 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,449 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 VVT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

FV02 VVT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is FV02 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 VVT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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