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MU02 BVT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,760 mi
Last recorded108,760 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU02 BVT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,760 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,882 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 102,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 97,744 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Jan 2014 97,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2013 94,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen

steering rack play

Fail 17 Nov 2012 92,512 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,902 miles

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

engine rattle inlet manifold area

h/brake travel high

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 82,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

engine rattle inlet manifold area

h/brake travel high

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 70,305 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

LOWER STEERING SHAFT KNOCKING

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)

RATTLE UNDER BONNET

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,305 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

LOWER STEERING SHAFT KNOCKING

RATTLE UNDER BONNET

Pass 8 May 2009 52,791 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to crack.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,523 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,074 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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MU02 BVT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MU02 BVT, 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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MU02 BVT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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