2002 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · WA02 AKF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a history of immediate re-test failures. The most recent inspection on 19 August 2025 at 129,392 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that any issues identified during the initial failure were successfully rectified. This pattern suggests an owner who is proactive in addressing MOT failures once they are flagged by the tester, maintaining a clean record of safety and emissions emission standards over the last two testing cycles. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 129,392 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,391 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 2,300 miles covered between June 2023 and August 2024, and another 3,823 miles covered between August 2024 and August 2025. This low annual mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it often exposes older vehicles to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on brake surfaces due to longer periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as low-mileage cars of this era often suffer from hidden rust that MOT tests may not always catch until it becomes structural. Given the age of the Corolla, the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs is vital, as these parts perish regardless of mileage. While the history is currently clean, the brake discs and calipers should be checked for pitting or seizing to ensure that the low usage has not led to hydraulic fluid degradation or seized pistons.