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CA02 VYJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,381 mi
Last recorded135,381 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 135,381 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 135,381 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 128,647 miles

Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 128,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 122,264 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,789 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 113,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 106,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,485 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2012 92,071 miles

Slight drag from nearside front brake

Fail 5 Jul 2012 92,071 miles

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

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

Slight drag from nearside front brake

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,542 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 82,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,738 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 73,738 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 63,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,345 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,216 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 VYJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VYJ, 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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What year was CA02 VYJ registered?

CA02 VYJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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The MOT history for CA02 VYJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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