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LX02 VKM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,383 mi
Last recorded158,383 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 VKM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 158,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 4 Feb 2019 158,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 140,486 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 133,653 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both misted (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 124,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

front brake pads low

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushs worn

Fail 20 Jul 2015 124,342 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

front brake pads low

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2014 116,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,766 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 105,766 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r n/s/f tyres cracks in side walls

Pass 16 Jul 2011 85,487 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 85,487 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,799 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 53,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 53,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,142 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,439 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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LX02 VKM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX02 VKM, 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 LX02 VKM registered?

LX02 VKM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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