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LT02 HVH

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,930 mi
Last recorded127,930 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 HVH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 127,930 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 127,930 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 122,923 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 122,923 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,944 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 115,875 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 115,827 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 106,280 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 106,235 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,540 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,356 miles

EML (engine management light) on

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 90,353 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

EML (engine management light) on

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 86,493 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2019 86,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,011 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 16 Apr 2018 83,011 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,953 miles

Advise condition of front head lights.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,984 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 73,778 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on dash

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,059 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,119 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on dash

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,190 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,693 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,815 miles

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,923 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 49,923 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 43,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 34,913 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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LT02 HVH 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 LT02 HVH, 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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LT02 HVH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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