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EK02 EAP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,979 mi
Last recorded62,979 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 EAP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 62,979 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 61,917 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 61,229 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,562 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))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 60,775 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,624 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 59,624 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,743 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,258 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 58,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,978 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,837 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 57,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,670 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 57,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,981 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,981 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,693 miles

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

rear discs slight corrosion due to lack of use

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,501 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,234 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,053 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,879 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 43,874 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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EK02 EAP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK02 EAP, 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 EK02 EAP registered?

EK02 EAP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is EK02 EAP safe to buy?

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