2002 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · MT02 WXB
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 180,020 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,020 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.
MT02 WXB Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 180,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT02 WXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Corolla (MT02 WXB) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (43 issues), Tyres (41 issues), Brakes (40 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 128 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MT02 WXB Mileage History
- 06/04/200685,495 mi
- 24/03/200792,885 mi+7,390 mi
- 12/04/200892,885 mi
- 18/04/200998,023 mi+5,138 mi
- 13/04/2010106,988 mi+8,965 mi
- 15/06/2011116,152 mi+9,164 mi
- 17/06/2011116,155 mi+3 mi
- 13/06/2012125,234 mi+9,079 mi
- 13/06/2012125,234 mi
- 04/06/2013132,875 mi+7,641 mi
- 13/06/2014139,393 mi+6,518 mi
- 13/06/2014139,393 mi
- 14/09/2015143,469 mi+4,076 mi
- 14/09/2015143,473 mi+4 mi
- 09/09/2016145,980 mi+2,507 mi
- 12/09/2017148,447 mi+2,467 mi
- 12/09/2017148,447 mi
- 05/09/2018152,538 mi+4,091 mi
- 21/01/2020157,607 mi+5,069 mi
- 23/01/2020157,611 mi+4 mi
- 15/02/2021160,141 mi+2,530 mi
- 25/02/2021160,192 mi+51 mi
- 17/02/2022164,979 mi+4,787 mi
- 17/02/2022164,979 mi
- 19/05/2023170,812 mi+5,833 mi
- 23/05/2023170,846 mi+34 mi
- 20/05/2024174,129 mi+3,283 mi
- 20/05/2024174,129 mi
- 22/05/2025176,966 mi+2,837 mi
- 08/05/2026179,980 mi+3,014 mi
- 22/05/2026180,020 mi+40 mi
- 26/05/2026180,020 mi
Average of roughly 4,694 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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