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HV02 DGF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,312 mi
Last recorded76,312 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 DGF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 76,312 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 76,310 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 73,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 73,257 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 68,772 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 68,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 65,883 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,587 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "cracking" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,773 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 56,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,744 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 53,744 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 17 Aug 2016 50,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,415 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted

front headlamps deterioted

front wipers splitting/worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre tread cut

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,075 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,503 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,240 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,723 miles

nearside body has a slight damage

Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,036 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,380 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 DGF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV02 DGF, 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 HV02 DGF registered?

HV02 DGF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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