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RV02 FPK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,583 mi
Last recorded178,583 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 FPK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 178,583 miles

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

general corrosion underside

Fail 17 Mar 2026 178,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 13 Mar 2025 174,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear flexi area (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect close on limit (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded / rear chassis legs corroded / rear floor ends corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axel bushes perished worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocks corroded rear beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

hand brake travel

slight exhaust smoke struggled on emissions

Fail 18 Feb 2025 174,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear low hand brake effort / hand brake travel high

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shocks and osr corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills corroded end of floors and parts of rear chassis corroded close on limit in parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 171,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes going into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf osf (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect feel weak going over brake roller / no sign of leaks (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock and rear axel beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axcl bushes worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all shocks weak

hand brake travel high close on limit

nsr osr brake backing plates corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 171,472 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes going into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf osf (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect feel weak going over brake roller / no sign of leaks (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock and rear axel beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axcl bushes worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high close on limit

nsr osr brake backing plates corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 168,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into both rear flexi corroded getting close on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills corroded and floor ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr boot hinge area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all round (5.3.2 (d))

hand brake travel high

Fail 1 Mar 2023 168,600 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear 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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into both rear flexi corroded getting close on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills corroded and floor ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr boot hinge area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all round (5.3.2 (d))

ecu light on miss fire

hand brake travel high

Pass 1 Mar 2022 166,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr pipes going into flexes corroded appear close on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive osr sill / both rear inner sills close on limit / floor ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand travel high close on limit

Pass 5 Mar 2021 164,541 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. close on limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf osr tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rubbing body and heat shield also corroded

rear back plates corroded / suspension bushes perished

rear under side corroded / rear inner sills corroded close on limit / front and rear steering and suspension corroded

slight play nsf shock shaft

Fail 4 Mar 2021 164,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light glazed low out put (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light glazed low out (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. close on limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf osr tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rubbing body and heat shield also corroded

rear back plates corroded / suspension bushes perished

rear under side corroded / rear inner sills corroded close on limit / front and rear steering and suspension corroded

slight play nsf shock shaft

Pass 3 Mar 2020 162,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into rear flexies corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

osf and osr tyre cracking in tread

osf seat belt fraying slow to retract on limit / front head lights glazed low out put

osf sub frame mount corroded / rear inner sills corroded and chassie area front and rear steering and suspension corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 162,288 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into rear flexies corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

osf and osr tyre cracking in tread

osf seat belt fraying slow to retract on limit / front head lights glazed low out put

osf sub frame mount corroded / rear inner sills corroded and chassie area front and rear steering and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 159,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into rear flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

headlights glazed low out put on limit

nsr tyre cracking in tread

osf seat belt fraying slow to retract

rear inner sills corroded / nsr outer sill corroded / parts of body and under side corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 155,752 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going into rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr outer sill corroded rear inner sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

front head light low out put on limit / oil leaks

nsr tyre cracking

play at osf shock shaft /

suspension and springs corroded

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 155,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort also slow to pull up (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going into rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr outer sill corroded rear inner sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

front head light low out put on limit / oil leaks

nsr tyre cracking

play at osf shock shaft /

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 151,832 miles

front and rear springs corroded / suspension corroded

front head lights low out put on limit

high front brake imbalance / front wheels binding discs over heated red / pads low in poor condition

minor play nsf wheel

rear axcel bushes perished worn

rear inner sills corroded close on excesive

rear metal brake pipes going into flexies corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 151,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill soft corroded under paint (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear springs corroded / suspension corroded

front head lights low out put on limit

high front brake imbalance / front wheels binding discs over heated red / pads low in poor condition

minor play nsf wheel

rear axcel bushes perished worn

rear inner sills corroded close on excesive

rear metal brake pipes going into flexies corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,619 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 146,576 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 141,558 miles

brake pipe going to osr flexy corroded

hand brake travel high

osf head light low out put close fail

rear axcel bushes perished

rear springs corroded / osf seat belt fraying getting close to fail

slight play nsf wheel

Fail 23 Feb 2015 141,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

hand brake travel high

osf head light low out put close fail

rear springs corroded / osf seat belt fraying getting close to fail

slight play nsf wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,081 miles

front headlights low out put

marks on screen and big chip nsf

rear spring corroded / rear axcel bushes parting

nsf tyre worn

osf seat belt fraying close on limit

osr flexy perished cracking hard to inspect

Pass 25 Feb 2013 125,192 miles

chip in screen / wiper marking glass

hand brake travel on limit

high imbalance at front and rear brakes advise inspection

minor play nsf wheel

osf seat belt fraying close fail

osf tyre worn

pads appear low all round

rear flexies perished cracking

under side of car dirty close to being not testable in parts

Fail 25 Feb 2013 125,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

chip in screen / wiper marking glass

hand brake travel on limit

high imbalance at front and rear brakes advise inspection

minor play nsf wheel

osf seat belt fraying close fail

osf tyre worn

pads appear low all round

rear flexies perished cracking

under side of car dirty close to being not testable in parts

Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,260 miles

chip in passanger side screen

osf seat belt damaged and meats minimum standard for mot

osr tyre on 3mm

Fail 24 Feb 2012 115,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in passanger side screen

osf seat belt damaged

osf tyre 2-3mm /nsf tyre 3mm / osr tyre stepping on tread poss going out of shape worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 104,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

adaptor stuck to front screen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,113 miles

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 67,745 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,745 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 26 Feb 2007 58,116 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,735 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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RV02 FPK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV02 FPK, 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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RV02 FPK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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