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MA02 YHH

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,071 mi
Last recorded60,071 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 60,071 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 59,232 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 58,553 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 58,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 57,230 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 57,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 56,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,949 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 51,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,428 miles

Central Exhaust fuel tank heatshield corroded and broken at one mounting point.

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,163 miles

Central Fuel tank heat shield corroded, and broken at one fixing point. Is still secure.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,035 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 45,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,196 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 43,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,658 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jul 2013 40,658 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jul 2012 37,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,953 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,354 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 27,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,381 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 YHH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YHH, 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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MA02 YHH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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