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FA51 BVL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,403 mi
Last recorded148,403 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 BVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 148,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 128,457 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 128,457 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,264 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 118,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 116,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cover faded (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,261 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2014 93,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Number Plate Damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,849 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 89,848 miles

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

Front Number Plate Damaged

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,506 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,591 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,080 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,342 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,730 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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FA51 BVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FA51 BVL, 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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FA51 BVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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