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MA02 VWC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,131 mi
Last recorded128,131 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,131 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 128,131 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 125,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 125,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 122,971 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 119,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 119,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 114,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,010 miles

child seat fitted at front and rear.

oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall in poor condition.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 96,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre outer wall in poor condiion.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,715 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear outer sill damage

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,753 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 75,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,767 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,773 miles

Handbrake travel high.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 52,831 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 36,817 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 VWC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

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

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