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HKZ 5218

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,121 mi
Last recorded148,121 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKZ 5218
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 148,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front wheel binding

wheel trims fited

Pass 29 Aug 2013 142,831 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes binding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 134,209 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 134,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 123,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 123,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 110,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,223 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 96,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,859 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 80,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,276 miles

front no plate cracked

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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HKZ 5218 is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKZ 5218, 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 HKZ 5218 registered?

HKZ 5218 is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is HKZ 5218 safe to buy?

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