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RY51 RVV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,111 mi
Last recorded109,111 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 RVV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 109,111 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 109,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 108,353 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 106,469 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,591 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,858 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 103,858 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 101,676 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 99,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 97,399 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 97,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,277 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 94,277 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,686 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 88,530 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,457 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,229 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 78,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 73,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,082 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 66,217 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,196 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 56,330 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 45,541 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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RY51 RVV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RY51 RVV, 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

How do I check the history of RY51 RVV?

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What year was RY51 RVV registered?

RY51 RVV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is RY51 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 RVV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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