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AE02 VAF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,085 mi
Last recorded196,085 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VAF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 196,085 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 196,085 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 195,081 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 195,081 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 193,845 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 193,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 186,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 175,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 12 Mar 2014 175,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2013 165,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 156,043 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 147,389 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 147,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades slightly splitting and starting to smear the screen.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated, front number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 138,644 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear lamp slightly cracked

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 126,737 miles

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 24 Feb 2009 126,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 23 Feb 2008 114,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 101,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 85,906 miles

Slight bind to both sides front brakes

Stone chips to screen

Fail 27 Feb 2006 85,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight bind to both sides front brakes

Stone chips to screen

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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AE02 VAF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE02 VAF, 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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AE02 VAF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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