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HY02 HLU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,792 mi
Last recorded204,792 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 HLU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 204,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED

Fail 12 Sep 2025 204,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S + O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 23 Sep 2024 202,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2024 202,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 200,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 199,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 198,411 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 198,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 197,396 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 195,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 194,446 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 194,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 193,515 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 193,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 188,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 183,514 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 183,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 176,964 miles

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

eml on

o/s headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2014 176,964 miles

eml on

o/s headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2013 172,055 miles

o/s headlamp in poorcondition

e.m.l. on

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs in poor condition

stonedamage to windscreen

travel in handbrake

Fail 16 Sep 2013 172,055 miles

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

e.m.l. on

front number plate damaged

o/s headlamp in poorcondition

rear brake discs in poor condition

stonedamage to windscreen

travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Jul 2012 167,097 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit.

Cuts in both front tyre outer walls.

Engine management light on.

Front number plate damaged and in poor condition.

Handbrake close to end of travel.

Nearside rear light lens cracked.

Rear discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 145,321 miles

Cuts in offside front tyre outer wall

Engine management light on

Front number plate damaged and in poor condition

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak from engine

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2010 120,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 103,024 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 72,592 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 72,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,653 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

backing coming away from perspex on rear numberplate.

nearside front wiper rubber split on end.

rear wiper rubber not clearing screen.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 48,801 miles

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Fail 17 Mar 2006 48,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

backing coming away from perspex on rear numberplate.

rear brake pads getting low.

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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HY02 HLU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY02 HLU, 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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HY02 HLU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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