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LA02 GYB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

142,301 mi
Last recorded142,301 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 GYB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 142,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 3 Mar 2025 139,554 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 139,554 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 135,908 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 135,908 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 132,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 132,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 124,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 124,898 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 118,101 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 118,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 111,757 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 111,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,974 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 105,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,053 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 93,053 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,262 miles

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,854 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 85,854 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,608 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 44,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,126 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 19,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 19,723 miles

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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LA02 GYB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 LA02 GYB, 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 LA02 GYB registered?

LA02 GYB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is LA02 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 GYB shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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