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MA02 FVD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,103 mi
Last recorded102,103 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 102,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 102,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 95,602 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 77,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,028 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,819 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 55,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,144 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 45,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,997 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,172 miles

nearside front body damage

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,937 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,831 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,167 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 FVD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

MA02 FVD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2002.

Is MA02 FVD safe to buy?

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