2002 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · DX02 DPN
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 146,012 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DX02 DPN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2023
- 146,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX02 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Corolla (DX02 DPN) between July 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DX02 DPN Mileage History
- 20/07/2022145,232 mi
- 21/07/2022145,239 mi+7 mi
- 05/10/2023146,009 mi+770 mi
- 05/10/2023146,012 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 644 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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