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LY02 HTU

2002 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,147 mi
Last recorded117,147 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 HTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 May 2025 117,147 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 115,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 107,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2020 101,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,337 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,878 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,053 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,469 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,379 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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LY02 HTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY02 HTU, 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 LY02 HTU registered?

LY02 HTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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