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M80 MBE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,994 mi
Last recorded127,994 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 MBE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 127,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 126,130 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 123,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 121,367 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

wipers deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2023 121,367 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2022 119,507 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 117,367 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively All (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2020 115,868 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 115,862 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 112,975 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 110,024 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 105,631 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 4 May 2017 105,628 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,137 miles

slight deterioration to both headlamp lenses

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,612 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,748 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread and tyre starting to perish

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 30 Apr 2013 92,748 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread and tyre starting to perish

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,844 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,796 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,076 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,473 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 47,406 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 37,202 miles

Both rear tyres started to crack on outer shoulders.

Nearside rear tyre 2 mm on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 May 2006 37,202 miles

Both rear tyres started to crack on outer shoulders.

Nearside rear tyre 2 mm on outer edge.

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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M80 MBE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M80 MBE, 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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M80 MBE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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