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FJ02 VKW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,064 mi
Last recorded77,064 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VKW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,064 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,650 miles

corrosion to exhaust

hand brake travel high

oil on gear box ( suspect n/s shaft seal )

smear from wipers

wear to front brake discs

Fail 14 Dec 2015 68,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to exhaust

hand brake travel high

oil on gear box ( suspect n/s shaft seal )

smear from wipers

wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,568 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded

o/s wing indicator lens missing

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

oil leak around gearbox

travel in handbrake

Fail 17 Dec 2013 54,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

passenger rear door stiff

rear wiper split u/s

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

passenger rear door stiff

rear wiper split u/s

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,179 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar link dust cover split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,081 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drivers door electric window not working

Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,255 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 33,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake imbalance exceeds 40% - suspect nearside rear partially siezed (n/s pads unworn - o/s pads worn out)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,175 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,546 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 23,546 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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 VKW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

FJ02 VKW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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