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FA51 DVW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,751 mi
Last recorded129,751 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 DVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 129,751 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 126,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 122,434 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 114,751 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 104,260 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 104,260 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 93,221 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 93,216 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 82,989 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 82,989 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DVW, 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 FA51 DVW registered?

FA51 DVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is FA51 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 DVW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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