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FJ02 VKC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,385 mi
Last recorded92,385 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VKC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 92,385 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 92,385 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,637 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 88,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,479 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,222 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 81,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,761 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 73,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,504 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)

nearside front fog light bulb inop

Fail 28 Aug 2013 67,504 miles

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

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

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

nearside front fog light bulb inop

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre damaged

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,874 miles

FR link arm bushes have slight grease stains

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,875 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 44,875 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 38,929 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 38,929 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

advise body repair to front end at sometime

Fail 30 Jun 2006 38,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

advise front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 10 Apr 2006 37,567 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres low on tread

brake fluid low

nail in tyre

suspect vehicle may have been in a front end collission

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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FJ02 VKC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FJ02 VKC, 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 FJ02 VKC registered?

FJ02 VKC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 April 2002.

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