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NV02 XAC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,232 mi
Last recorded76,232 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 XAC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 76,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 75,501 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 75,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,057 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 74,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on side walls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,810 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust backbox joint corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,530 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,230 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 60,230 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,611 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 57,611 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,980 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,267 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroded & pads getting low

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 1 Oct 2012 42,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,446 miles

Slight lip front discs

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,573 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 35,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,211 miles

advise both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,568 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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NV02 XAC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NV02 XAC, 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 NV02 XAC registered?

NV02 XAC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is NV02 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV02 XAC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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