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MV02 MDY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,423 mi
Last recorded134,423 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 MDY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 134,423 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 134,423 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 134,279 miles

Emissions unable to be completed erratic rpm and very high readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 128,546 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,626 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 105,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 105,090 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 98,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 90,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 83,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 63,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,731 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,191 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 45,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2008 38,326 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,419 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 20 Apr 2006 23,993 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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MV02 MDY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MV02 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

MV02 MDY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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