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SV02 NHX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,774 mi
Last recorded117,774 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 NHX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 117,774 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 117,722 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,953 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 115,953 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,130 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,886 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 111,886 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 109,985 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 109,985 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,590 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 107,590 miles

Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 104,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 101,721 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,752 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,752 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 93,584 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 24 Apr 2015 87,998 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 84,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 86,720 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 86,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,377 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,620 miles

off side front wearing on outeredge

Pass 7 May 2010 68,453 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 53,229 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 35,843 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 19,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,693 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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SV02 NHX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV02 NHX, 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 SV02 NHX registered?

SV02 NHX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SV02 NHX safe to buy?

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