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MA02 BVG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,678 mi
Last recorded159,678 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 BVG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 159,678 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 143,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 143,816 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 120,424 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front brake discs wearing thin

both front indicators and side repeater bulbs discolouring

Fail 24 Nov 2010 120,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

both front indicators and side repeater bulbs discolouring

Pass 30 Nov 2009 102,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear brake discs wearing

Fail 30 Nov 2009 102,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake discs wearing

Fail 1 Dec 2008 85,935 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 85,935 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,965 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 56,965 miles

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

advise on front wipers smearing not split

Pass 23 May 2007 52,588 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,717 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 42,717 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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MA02 BVG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA02 BVG, 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 MA02 BVG registered?

MA02 BVG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is MA02 BVG safe to buy?

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