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LK02 YZL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

110,094 mi
Last recorded110,094 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 YZL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,094 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 110,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 107,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 92,875 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,413 miles

Headlamps misty

Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,892 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,199 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,841 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,680 miles

Headlights misty

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,187 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 48,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,734 miles

front wipers streaks

ns and os indicator side repeaters slightly discoloured

rear registration plate stains

Fail 11 Feb 2016 44,734 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr (4.1.D.1b)

ns and os indicator side repeaters slightly discoloured

front wipers streaks

rear registration plate stains

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,117 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 41,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/front tyres has a cut not reach the ply cords

Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,239 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 37,239 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,265 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 28,284 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)

advice near side and off side front brake discs

advice near side rear brake disc.

advice near side rear view mirror glasws. damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,284 miles

advice near side and off side front brake discs

advice near side rear brake disc.

advice near side rear view mirror glasws. damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,269 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 24,269 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)

advise near side and off side front brake discs.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,978 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 19,978 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,511 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 4,921 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 YZL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LK02 YZL, 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

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What year was LK02 YZL registered?

LK02 YZL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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