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RE02 UTC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,198 mi
Last recorded98,198 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 UTC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 98,198 miles

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 6 Nov 2024 86,240 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 54,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 46,378 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Fail 9 Nov 2021 46,378 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,348 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,270 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 46,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,734 miles

Both headlamp lenses oxidised and starting to diffuse pattern emitted.

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 45,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Both headlamp lenses oxidised and starting to diffuse pattern emitted.

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge and perished

Offside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge and perished

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,435 miles

both rear tyres misshaped inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,528 miles

both rear tyres layered

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,597 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,261 miles

rear tyres going out of shape 10 years old

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,387 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,840 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,441 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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RE02 UTC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RE02 UTC, 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 RE02 UTC registered?

RE02 UTC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is RE02 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 UTC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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