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MX02 RVK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,793 mi
Last recorded77,793 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 RVK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 77,793 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe and suspension corroded

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,827 miles

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

rear axle and suspension corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 75,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/a rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front door check strap missing

Pass 13 Feb 2023 71,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022

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

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

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges and uneven wear

o/s/f door check strap missing

Pass 15 Feb 2021 70,090 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 70,086 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 69,574 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At end by tank

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

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

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade un serviceable

Fail 12 Feb 2020 69,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Near side lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At end by tank

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Loosing its colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade un serviceable

Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded At end

Nearside Rear Outer Wall perishing

Offside Front Door has no check strap and wear in lower hinge

Offside Rear Inner Corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2019 67,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Only 55 percent efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded At end

Nearside Rear Outer Wall perishing

Offside Front Door has no check strap and wear in lower hinge

Offside Rear Inner Corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faiding to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faiding to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drivers door no check strap fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 64,151 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Slow coming to life (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faiding to white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faiding to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drivers door no check strap fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,502 miles

No check strap on drivers door

Fail 14 Feb 2017 61,502 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

No check strap on drivers door

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,555 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013
Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,966 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,422 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,090 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 36,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,732 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,771 miles

front brakepads low

Pass 17 Feb 2006

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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MX02 RVK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX02 RVK, 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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MX02 RVK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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