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LC02 VKB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 VKB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 117,176 miles

Central over head stop lamp inoperative.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 113,540 miles

Central over head stop lamp inoperative

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp bulb holder fixing spring clip require attention +headlamp adjuster defective

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

slight body work damage all around

Pass 3 Nov 2023 107,649 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside head lamp adjuster defective

Offside headlamp bulb holder / fixing spring clip require attention (strong advice)

both headlamps lens dull

Fail 2 Nov 2023 107,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,314 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 99,058 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 92,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2019 92,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,478 miles

Nearside headlamp lens worn affecting beam image

Offside headlamp lens worn affecting beam image

Fail 7 Apr 2016 80,478 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens worn affecting beam image

Offside headlamp lens worn affecting beam image

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,446 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,424 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,404 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,587 miles

front wipers starting to smear

handbrake travel getting high

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,386 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 49,386 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Airbag warning light on

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,186 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,467 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 27,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LC02 VKB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC02 VKB, 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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LC02 VKB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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