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MV02 HTP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,592 mi
Last recorded69,592 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 HTP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 69,592 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 69,592 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 68,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 68,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 67,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

drivers seat dose not tilt

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 64,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 64,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,913 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 62,913 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,888 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,386 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,523 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 58,523 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,237 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fail 21 Feb 2017 57,237 miles

Front brake pads worn

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,778 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,406 miles

front plate deteriorated

marks on windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,648 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,241 miles

strong advise n/s/f shockabsorber has fluid leak from top seal to be replaced asap.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,868 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,169 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,730 miles

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

slight tear in outer wall of o/s/f tyre but not exposing cords.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 37,730 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight tear in outer wall of o/s/f tyre but not exposing cords.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MV02 HTP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV02 HTP, 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 MV02 HTP registered?

MV02 HTP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is MV02 HTP safe to buy?

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