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KUI 2288

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,805 mi
Last recorded72,805 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 2288
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 72,805 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 70,998 miles

Exhaust heat shield for fuel tank corroded. as marked

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. wearing low in centres. 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Fuel tank strap corroded. as marked

Overall underside condition of vehicle indicates age

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,634 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Overall underside condition of vehicle indicates age

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,373 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively [DAMPER] (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [At flange joint between centre exhaust pipe & rear exhaust silencer pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [cracking on outer sidewall & slight wear on inner edges of tyre tread face] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly [BOTH sides of vehicle] (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between exhaust centre pipe to rear exhaust silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively wear on drive shaft "DAMPER" (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Note;- Slight imbalance on rear parking brake

Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,562 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 65,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,376 miles

Note;- Offside front fog lamp inoperative?

Note;- Slight damage on outer face of nearside front alloy rim.

Note;- Slight wear on parking brake lever, possible service adjustment required?

Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight sweating around offside driveshaft & seal area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 62,145 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight sweating around offside driveshaft & seal area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre at 3mm

Offside Front tyre at 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,481 miles

Nearside Rear nail on tyre face

Fail 9 Nov 2015 53,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear nail on tyre face

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,444 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,942 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,363 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 42,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,093 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on outside edge of tread pattern

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,399 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,647 miles

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

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

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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KUI 2288 is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KUI 2288, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUI 2288 registered?

KUI 2288 is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is KUI 2288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUI 2288 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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