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FA51 FDM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,160 mi
Last recorded132,160 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 FDM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 132,160 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 132,160 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 124,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 118,505 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 112,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

eml light on

Pass 24 Jun 2010 105,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2010 105,345 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,203 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 1 Jun 2009 82,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 27 May 2008 81,453 miles

wear on rear tyres

Pass 23 May 2007 73,361 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 73,347 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,278 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 FDM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA51 FDM?

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What year was FA51 FDM registered?

FA51 FDM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is FA51 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 FDM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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