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HK02 OAP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,512 mi
Last recorded119,512 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 OAP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 119,512 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 119,511 miles

Electronic power steering not working locks up under load suspect due to 12v battery low (2.6 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2025 119,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator possibly touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2024 117,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 117,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 113,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 20 Feb 2023 113,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 14 Feb 2022 110,479 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,276 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 107,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens's very cloudy preventing any beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens's very cloudy preventing any beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 100,861 miles

brakes dragging slightly

Fail 10 May 2019 100,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

brakes dragging slightly

Pass 14 May 2018 96,569 miles

headlight lenses in poor condition

nearside front brake dragging

offside rear brake dragging

Fail 14 May 2018 96,569 miles

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

headlight lenses in poor condition

nearside front brake dragging

offside rear brake dragging

Pass 16 May 2017 91,472 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 91,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect diffused lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 86,139 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cuts

headlamp lenses glazed

Fail 26 May 2016 86,139 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cuts

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

headlamp lenses glazed

Pass 27 May 2015 80,605 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 May 2014 74,037 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)

Fail 27 May 2014 74,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 68,224 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 68,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 61,548 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 55,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2011 55,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 49,594 miles

front brake discs and pads heavily worn, advise replacing.

Pass 28 May 2009 45,055 miles

damage to front end bodywork.

rattle in exhaust.

Fail 28 May 2009 45,055 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

damage to front end bodywork.

rattle in exhaust.

Pass 22 May 2008 39,361 miles

both rear tyres and offside front getting low in tread.

Fail 22 May 2008 39,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres and offside front getting low in tread.

Pass 24 May 2007 33,672 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 25 May 2006 28,575 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 23,612 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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HK02 OAP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HK02 OAP, 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 HK02 OAP registered?

HK02 OAP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is HK02 OAP safe to buy?

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