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LK02 DCU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,034 mi
Last recorded66,034 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 DCU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 66,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 66,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 65,459 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 64,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,644 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 62,209 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,637 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,214 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,204 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,755 miles

Nearside Rear tyre clsoe to wear bars and cracking and wearing on edges and also has a screw in tread

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars and cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,511 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,135 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,543 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,151 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,449 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,997 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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LK02 DCU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LK02 DCU, 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

How do I check the history of LK02 DCU?

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What year was LK02 DCU registered?

LK02 DCU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is LK02 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK02 DCU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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