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KC51 VFN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,973 mi
Last recorded149,973 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 VFN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 149,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 149,966 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 149,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 149,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 145,652 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 145,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 130,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 130,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 124,271 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 124,271 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 115,989 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 104,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 104,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 90,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

engine light on

handbrake req adjustment

Fail 12 Jan 2012 89,962 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

engine light on

handbrake req adjustment

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,852 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,090 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,945 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,217 miles

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

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

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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KC51 VFN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KC51 VFN, 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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KC51 VFN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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