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MF02 KUV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 KUV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 129,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake low effort

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 126,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake low effort

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 122,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,437 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both head lamps poor image

slight oil leaks engine and gearbox

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,121 miles

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

all tyres cracking on outer edges

both front indicators going white

both main to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2021 114,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all tyres cracking on outer edges

both front indicators going white

both main to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlamps poor image

noise on steering

Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamps poor image

gear box oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 8 Jun 2019 104,965 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamps poor image

gear box oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 31 May 2018 99,667 miles

Both HeadLights poor image

Both rear Inner Sills Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,530 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

both headlamps poor images

both rear tyres low tread and sidewalls cracked

engine oil leak (oil filter)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 94,530 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

both headlamps poor images

both rear tyres low tread and sidewalls cracked

engine oil leak (oil filter)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,193 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2016 88,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 29 May 2015 82,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,528 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,071 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,071 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,048 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 45,637 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,903 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,377 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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MF02 KUV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 MF02 KUV, 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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MF02 KUV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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