2002 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · FM02 SXK

The 2002 Toyota Corolla presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 9 May 2025 at 110,771 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 31 May 2024 at 104,193 miles. The maintenance history shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available record, indicating the vehicle has been presented for test in a condition that meets minimum legal standards each time it passed. Recorded mileage sits at 110,771 against a 24-year lifespan, an average of roughly 4,615 miles per year. The car covered only 1,565 miles between the April 2023 test at 102,622 miles and the May 2024 test at 104,193 miles, then 6,578 miles to the May 2025 test. Such low annual use suggests extended standing periods are likely. The DVSA entries are sparse, with two failed tests on consecutive days in 2023 and 2024 showing no defects recorded, implying administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on a 24-year-old bodyshell, particularly sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm absence of early-stage rust. The low mileage and standing periods raise risk of perished rubber components, including suspension bushes and brake hoses, plus seized calipers from disuse. Verify the brake discs and pads for pitting from moisture ingress during storage, and check exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall condition for age cracking. The clean record gives no evidence of worsening mechanical trend, but the age and low-use pattern demand hands-on checks the MOT data cannot supply.