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MA02 VVW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,534 mi
Last recorded72,534 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 VVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,534 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 72,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 56,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated resuiting poor beam image & may cause dazzle to comming traffic

both rear tyres deteriorated & wearing low 3mm (195/60R15 88V)

nearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2013 56,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated resuiting poor beam image & may cause dazzle to comming traffic

both rear tyres deteriorated & wearing low 3mm (195/60R15 88V)

nearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 54,492 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,410 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,536 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,611 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 42,368 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,368 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,652 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear on inner faces

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,149 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 VVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

MA02 VVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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