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KP02 YEB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 YEB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2026
Fail 20 May 2026

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025
Fail 29 Jul 2025

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 116,031 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,579 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 84,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,240 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 82,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F pads worn down lower slight bind detected. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,539 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 77,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,623 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the side wall down to the cords but less than 25mm long

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad very low (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 74,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,706 miles

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

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,049 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,769 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,452 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 67,452 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,036 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,445 miles

Front wipers smearing screen but still giving an adequate view of the road

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

O/S F antiroll bar link ball jooint cover split causing grease to leak but not causing exsessive movment

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,377 miles

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

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 50,377 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,560 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 39,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,299 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,180 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 33,180 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 26,860 miles

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

o/s/f/ tyre worn on sides +-3mm

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,860 miles

o/s/f/ tyre worn on sides +-3mm

Pass 29 Jul 2005 20,022 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 20,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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KP02 YEB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 KP02 YEB, 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 KP02 YEB registered?

KP02 YEB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 August 2002.

Is KP02 YEB safe to buy?

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