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KM02 MZU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,150 mi
Last recorded132,150 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 MZU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 132,150 miles

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

both front tyres wearing close to limits and age related cracking and perishing

corrosion to both front suspension coil springs

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

drivers door mirror loose at its fixing but reasonably secure

minor corrosion to rear brake pipes

minor perishing to both rear brake flexi hoses

rear number plate delaminating

stone chip front screen

Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,357 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low with minor age related cracking and perishing

centre stop light inoperative

corrosion to both front suspension coil springs

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

drivers door mirror loose at its fixing but reasonably secure

minor corrosion to rear brake pipes

minor stone chip front screen

offside wiper smearing

Pass 25 Sep 2023 125,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre stop light not working

corrosion to suspension coil springs

minor stone chip front screen

slight binding to offside front brake

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,610 miles

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

centre brake light inoperative

corrosion to exhaust system

drivers door mirror loose at fixing but secure

minor stone chip front screen

offside wiper smearing

Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,868 miles

Minor stone chip on windscreen

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

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

Nearside head light bracket broken but light reasonably secure

Nearside registration plate light not working and insecure

Offside mirror loose on fixing

Offside parking brake slow to operate

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,279 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 110,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and worn smooth on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and worn smooth on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 105,012 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 101,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 98,892 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,348 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 95,356 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 95,356 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 93,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 82,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,256 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 71,256 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,201 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,811 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,662 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,127 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside mirror glass slightly insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,012 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 22,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tires worn near to wear indicaters

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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KM02 MZU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KM02 MZU, 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 KM02 MZU registered?

KM02 MZU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is KM02 MZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM02 MZU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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