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MA02 VVS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,156 mi
Last recorded147,156 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 VVS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 147,156 miles

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 16 Sep 2014 147,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 12 Sep 2013 125,231 miles

engine management light on dash

both front orange indicator bulbs faded slightly

both headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

high level brake light inoperative-customer says not wired up

n/s/r tyre valve stem slightly perished

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit on outer edge

o/s/r outer alloy wheel rim slightly mishaped

rattle inside rear silencer

slight imbalance on front brakes

tinted windows fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2013 125,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front orange indicator bulbs faded slightly

both headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

engine management light on dash

high level brake light inoperative-customer says not wired up

n/s/r tyre valve stem slightly perished

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit on outer edge

o/s/r outer alloy wheel rim slightly mishaped

rattle inside rear silencer

slight imbalance on front brakes

tinted windows fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 96,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 76,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,027 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 70,588 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 53,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 43,139 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 VVS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

MA02 VVS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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