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AU02 KWN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,830 mi
Last recorded124,830 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KWN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 124,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, grease weeping from covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit area and pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine bay trays, poor security

Items removed from driver's view prior to test A tablet remains, mounted to the dash, central. Possible obstruction to vision/distraction ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed at end (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 124,830 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, grease weeping from covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit area and pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine bay trays, poor security

Handbrake lever excessive free play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test A tablet remains, mounted to the dash, central. Possible obstruction to vision/distraction ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed at end (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 122,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 122,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 118,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 118,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 118,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 117,771 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY TOO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY TOO FLEXY. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 117,771 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY TOO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY TOO FLEXY. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 116,698 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,199 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED.

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREADS.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded SUPPLY BRAKE PIPE TOO FLEXY. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,166 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,695 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 101,623 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F brakes binding

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Feb 2014 101,592 miles

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

O/S/F and N/S/F brakes binding

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Feb 2013 94,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,415 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 87,366 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,828 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 79,826 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,011 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 50,945 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 41,396 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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AU02 KWN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AU02 KWN, 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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AU02 KWN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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