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MX02 VEY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,017 mi
Last recorded117,017 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 VEY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 117,017 miles

front bumper lower trim insecure / slight damage to near side sill

Fail 3 Mar 2025 116,990 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour off side head light bulb intensity / colour compared to near side lamp . (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front bumper lower trim insecure / slight damage to near side sill

Pass 28 Jun 2023 110,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,219 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,758 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,790 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,394 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 59,394 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,224 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,137 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 49,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,388 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,976 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,183 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,409 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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MX02 VEY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey 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 MX02 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX02 VEY registered?

MX02 VEY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is MX02 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX02 VEY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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