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FJ02 VKL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,406 mi
Last recorded126,406 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VKL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 126,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 117,797 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 117,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 110,719 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cat slow

engine light on

exhaust intermediate pipe split

Pass 13 Jul 2011 110,719 miles

cat slow

engine light on

exhaust intermediate pipe split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,309 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 102,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,527 miles

engine light on

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 17 Jun 2009 93,527 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

engine light on

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 5 Jun 2008 85,260 miles

management light on

pads worn

Pass 24 May 2007 74,787 miles

engine management light on

Fail 24 May 2007 74,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2006 66,523 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 66,523 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front wipers smery

Rear wiper ruber split

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 VKL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ02 VKL registered?

FJ02 VKL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is FJ02 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 VKL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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