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126D281

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,426 mi
Last recorded65,426 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration126D281
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 65,426 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 65,426 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,802 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake discs vary rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2018 44,802 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake discs vary rusty

under tray insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,226 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,782 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,870 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,654 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 39,477 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Wiper blades slightly split

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,477 miles

Wiper blades slightly split

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,993 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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126D281 is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 126D281, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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126D281 is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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