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FA02 AVC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,973 mi
Last recorded154,973 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 AVC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 154,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 149,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 138,587 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Hand Brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

The Vehicle has only just met the required Park Brake efficiency it appears the Brakes require Service or adjustment

Fail 11 Jul 2019 138,587 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Hand Brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

The Vehicle has only just met the required Park Brake efficiency it appears the Brakes require Service or adjustment

Pass 9 Jul 2018 129,063 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 129,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 119,507 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 119,507 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 111,563 miles

light out put reduced

Fail 9 Jul 2016 111,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light out put reduced

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front headlights faded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,238 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f & o/s/f brakes binding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 78,880 miles

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

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

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

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 2011 75,499 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre on 3mm + cracking

underbody corrosion developing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,420 miles

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)

oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 68,420 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,119 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 58,975 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,252 miles

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

Unable to carry out full test on rear seats and seat belts due to washing machine

Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,854 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 15,938 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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FA02 AVC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FA02 AVC, 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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FA02 AVC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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