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FH51 VVU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,400 mi
Last recorded113,400 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 VVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 113,400 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 113,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,344 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,344 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 103,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 103,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 94,338 miles

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)

engine oil low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Dec 2012 84,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 78,316 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 65,499 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,892 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 45,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,914 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 35,914 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen chipped zone b

Pass 27 Jan 2007 23,749 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 23,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 14,401 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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FH51 VVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH51 VVU, 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 FH51 VVU registered?

FH51 VVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is FH51 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 VVU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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