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FB02 NKJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,098 mi
Last recorded79,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 NKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 79,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses faded slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2026 79,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail outer rubber part split open and exposing the inner cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail outer rubber part split open and exposing the inner cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses faded slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2025 76,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 76,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 74,652 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 72,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake house (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake house (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel a little high

Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded slightly

Offside Rear Inner tyre out of shape slightly

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 70,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded slightly

Offside Rear Inner tyre out of shape slightly

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 70,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 68,677 miles

Nearside Front headlamp faded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2021 68,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp faded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand bake could do with adjustment

under body corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2020 66,841 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand bake could do with adjustment

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2018 63,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,040 miles

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 56,026 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 18 Jul 2015 53,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre cracked in tred

osf tyre cracked in tred

osr tyre cracked in tred

Pass 18 Jul 2015 53,299 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre cracked in tred

osf tyre cracked in tred

osr tyre cracked in tred

Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2013 46,911 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 44,022 miles

front brake in balance close to limit

osf tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,952 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 33,404 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in tyre wall.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 16 Jul 2008 30,748 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,797 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,785 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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FB02 NKJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FB02 NKJ, 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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FB02 NKJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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