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LA51 MTE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,295 mi
Last recorded171,295 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 MTE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 171,295 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 171,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 161,434 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 151,412 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 141,697 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 130,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine management light stays on

Pass 14 Jul 2011 112,452 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 112,452 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,752 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,752 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has undulations

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,521 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,803 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 32,243 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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LA51 MTE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LA51 MTE, 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 LA51 MTE registered?

LA51 MTE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is LA51 MTE safe to buy?

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