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PO02 ETV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,179 mi
Last recorded152,179 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO02 ETV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 152,179 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 May 2017 142,864 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 142,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2016 134,163 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 134,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak from filter

Pass 30 Apr 2015 125,052 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 125,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 114,915 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 114,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 107,097 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 107,097 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,175 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 93,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,533 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,146 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 63,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,067 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 63,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,293 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 42,247 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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PO02 ETV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PO02 ETV, 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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PO02 ETV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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