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HV02 DFN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,504 mi
Last recorded139,504 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 DFN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 139,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (FRONT & REAR) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER LONG TRAVEL

Rear ALL HEADREST MISSING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 139,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (FRONT & REAR) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER LONG TRAVEL

Rear ALL HEADREST MISSING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 131,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

General corrosion to steering, suspension and braking components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 131,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

General corrosion to steering, suspension and braking components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 128,746 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 125,326 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,051 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 116,051 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both polished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,056 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 107,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 97,469 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 85,481 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both and are wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 53,418 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,398 miles

All tyres old and hard.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,961 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,926 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,294 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,800 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rattle from exhaust heat shield area!

Near side front tyre low on presure and signs on side walls that it has been driven on flat.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,677 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,715 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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HV02 DFN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV02 DFN, 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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HV02 DFN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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