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FA51 FMV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,945 mi
Last recorded144,945 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 FMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 144,945 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges and slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 130,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlamp slightly loose. offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 130,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside headlamp slightly loose. offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 119,367 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged. offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged. offside wiper blade split. nearside front tyre has small cut on sidewall.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 119,367 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged. offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged. offside wiper blade split. nearside front tyre has small cut on sidewall.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 109,862 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cut. offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 99,675 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on both edges.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside front tyre slightly worn on both edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 93,824 miles

FRONT BRAKES SQUICKING

N/S/R TYRE, N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED,ENGINE SLIGHTLY SMOKING.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 87,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2007 80,177 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 80,154 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 70,123 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 FMV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc 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 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

FA51 FMV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is FA51 FMV safe to buy?

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