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MA02 BVL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,412 mi
Last recorded70,412 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 BVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 70,412 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 63,890 miles

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,682 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are on 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 50,377 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 49,708 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 49,443 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 49,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,261 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,613 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,987 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,372 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 37,285 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,051 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,816 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,936 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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MA02 BVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MA02 BVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA02 BVL registered?

MA02 BVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is MA02 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA02 BVL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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