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FL02 PVJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,172 mi
Last recorded169,172 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 PVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 169,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,541 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 155,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Apr 2017 137,232 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 128,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 119,341 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,887 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 106,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 106,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,616 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 86,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,991 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2010 69,541 miles

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

Fail 12 Mar 2010 69,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in nearside front tyre and impact damage

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,772 miles

light cracking to o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,147 miles

both rear tyres slight out of shape.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,639 miles

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

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

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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FL02 PVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 FL02 PVJ, 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 FL02 PVJ registered?

FL02 PVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is FL02 PVJ safe to buy?

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