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MT02 HKA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,697 mi
Last recorded106,697 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 HKA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 106,697 miles

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

Central heat sheild under fuel tank corroded and insecure

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 106,695 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central heat sheild under fuel tank corroded and insecure

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 104,684 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear panel damage

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 104,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear panel damage

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

N/S of vehicle damaged.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 101,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

N/S of vehicle damaged.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,786 miles

Body damage N/S/R

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 97,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Body damage N/S/R

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,013 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 25 May 2016 91,574 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 91,574 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 86,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge195/60/15

offside front arch liner missing

Pass 19 May 2014 80,249 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,781 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 74,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,225 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,685 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 62,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,508 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 58,779 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,669 miles

o/s rear tyre slight out of shape

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,704 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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MT02 HKA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT02 HKA, 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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MT02 HKA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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