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K13 GEC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,461 mi
Last recorded121,461 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 GEC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,461 miles

body work bumped down o/s

engine management light on

items removed from screen rrior to test

o/s/r tyre wall scuffed and cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2016 121,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

body work bumped down o/s

engine management light on

items removed from screen rrior to test

o/s/r tyre wall scuffed and cracked

unable to check front wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Apr 2015 116,758 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,828 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2013 105,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2012 102,929 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 102,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,513 miles

TO ADVISE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OS FR LOWER PANEL

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,713 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,775 miles

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,458 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 38,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,004 miles

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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K13 GEC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K13 GEC, 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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K13 GEC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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