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LA51 MTV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,318 mi
Last recorded90,318 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 MTV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,318 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 90,312 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,819 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 81,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,403 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,864 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,414 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 72,413 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit and in poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,430 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 67,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,761 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 50,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,493 miles

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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LA51 MTV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LA51 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

LA51 MTV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is LA51 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 MTV 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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