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KW02 LCN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,178 mi
Last recorded176,178 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 LCN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2014 176,178 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 165,706 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 156,243 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)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 28,696 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 153,974 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 145,766 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 1 Sep 2009 127,214 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 127,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 107,037 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 107,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 90,189 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 90,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 73,868 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 73,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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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KW02 LCN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KW02 LCN, 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

How do I check the history of KW02 LCN?

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What year was KW02 LCN registered?

KW02 LCN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is KW02 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW02 LCN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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