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LA51 MUB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,012 mi
Last recorded135,012 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 135,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 126,520 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 126,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,750 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,648 miles

Cracks in OSF tyre but not exposing cords

Cut in NSF tyre but not exposing cords

Engine management light

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Wipers only just clear the screen effectivley

Fail 15 Oct 2013 113,647 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Cracks in OSF tyre but not exposing cords

Cut in NSF tyre but not exposing cords

Engine management light

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Wipers only just clear the screen effectivley

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,713 miles

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,863 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2010 91,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2009 85,207 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic trims fitted to seals unable to inspect seals properly

plastic trims fitted to underside unable to inspect properly

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,207 miles

Oil leak

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

plastic trims fitted to seals unable to inspect seals properly

plastic trims fitted to underside unable to inspect properly

Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,490 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inlet manifold very noisy

Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,791 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 MUB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MUB, 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 MUB registered?

LA51 MUB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is LA51 MUB safe to buy?

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