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AE02 VBF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,088 mi
Last recorded144,088 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VBF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 144,088 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 144,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 137,319 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 137,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 131,075 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Nov 2012 131,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2011 120,545 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 120,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 108,483 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,114 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 74,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 34,181 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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AE02 VBF 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 66.7%.

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 VBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE02 VBF registered?

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

Is AE02 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VBF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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