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CA02 VAK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,857 mi
Last recorded144,857 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VAK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 144,857 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 144,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 129,639 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 129,639 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 129,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding on faces

Pass 18 Nov 2016 121,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 16 Jun 2015 111,538 miles

oil leak from engine

rear discs worn

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2015 111,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak from engine

rear discs worn

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,668 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,455 miles

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

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

oil leak from engine

rear numberplate worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 85,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front headlamps heavily scratched and faded

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

oil leak from engine

rear numberplate worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,202 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 58,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brake disc pitted slightly,not affecting performance.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,623 miles

n/s/r brake disc pitted slightly,not affecting performance.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,239 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 37,237 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,889 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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CA02 VAK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 CA02 VAK, 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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CA02 VAK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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