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KJ02 DCO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,855 mi
Last recorded76,855 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 DCO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 76,855 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield loose/corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 64,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 58,797 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded/clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 53,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 53,267 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine unable to idle correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,953 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,576 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,265 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,490 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,557 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 18,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f shock has a very slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,727 miles

n/s/f shock has a very slight misting of oil

Fail 29 Feb 2012 18,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,193 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,974 miles

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

washers slightly blocked

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,732 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,177 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low, 2/3 mm tread depth.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,366 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,851 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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KJ02 DCO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ02 DCO, 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 KJ02 DCO registered?

KJ02 DCO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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The MOT history for KJ02 DCO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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