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LM02 KBV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,242 mi
Last recorded115,242 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 KBV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 115,242 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,635 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 107,917 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 107,917 miles

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

Offside Front Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (9.1.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,728 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 99,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 92,138 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 92,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 84,926 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 84,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 75,945 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers windcsreen stonechip

handbrake lever low reserve travel

headlamp patterns weak

n/s & o/s front amber indicators faded

o/s/f brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,580 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear axle bushes splitting

nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

steering rack mounting bushes has slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,576 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear axle bushes splitting

nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

steering rack mounting bushes has slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,660 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,367 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,019 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 54,019 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,194 miles

advise brake check

Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake check

Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,120 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,010 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,476 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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LM02 KBV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LM02 KBV, 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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LM02 KBV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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