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FA51 FLV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,817 mi
Last recorded70,817 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 FLV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,817 miles

curb damage to alloy wheels

dents and scratches to body panels

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 70,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

curb damage to alloy wheels

dents and scratches to body panels

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,251 miles

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

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

engine/exhaust nosiey when reved at 2500rpm.

front discs wearing.

kerb damage to alloy wheels.

various marks to bodywork.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine/exhaust nosiey when reved at 2500rpm.

front discs wearing.

kerb damage to alloy wheels.

various marks to bodywork.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,362 miles

bad oil leak

brake fluid level low

coil springs corroded

damage to alloy rims

damage to o/s door mirror

front wiper blades smearing

oil level low

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,357 miles

Dent in NSF wing. Slight crack in NSR light unit. Wipers smearing. Kerb damage to alloy rims. Both rear tyres heavily stepped & cracking in treads.

Oil leaks. Suspenssion bushes worn & flexing under load. Brake hoses perished & cracking. Front brake discs slightly lipped & worn.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 56,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Dent in NSF wing. Slight crack in NSR light unit. Wipers smearing. Kerb damage to alloy rims. Both rear tyres heavily stepped & cracking in treads.

Oil leaks. Suspenssion bushes worn & flexing under load. Brake hoses perished & cracking. Front brake discs slightly lipped & worn.

Pass 2 May 2008 44,917 miles

B/Fluid low

Front discs worn/lipped

Incorrect pads fitted to front

Knock from clutch pedal

N/S & O/S/R tyres perishing on outer edge and ply section starting to seperate

N/S head light bracket cracked

Oil leak from crack shaft seal amd poss sump

Oil lieak from N/S drive shaft seal

Fail 23 Mar 2007 39,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,841 miles

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

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

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

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 FLV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

FA51 FLV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is FA51 FLV safe to buy?

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