2002 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · MT02 WVZ
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 145,144 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
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MT02 WVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2024
- 145,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT02 WVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Corolla (MT02 WVZ) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2024 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Fuel tank leaking damaged/melted (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
MT02 WVZ Mileage History
- 01/07/2022127,245 mi
- 01/07/2022127,245 mi
- 21/07/2023133,419 mi+6,174 mi
- 12/07/2024144,747 mi+11,328 mi
- 20/07/2024145,144 mi+397 mi
Average of roughly 8,717 miles per year across 5 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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