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MD02 GKA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,667 mi
Last recorded153,667 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 GKA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 153,667 miles

front headlights lens worn, fant belt worn, exhaust sheild loose, wheel bearings noisey, front link bars have side play, vehicle chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 153,667 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

front headlights lens worn, fant belt worn, exhaust sheild loose, wheel bearings noisey, front link bars have side play, vehicle chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 146,343 miles

vehicle over filled with engine oil, n/s/f seat belt frayed, front suspension arm bushes worn (cracks), engine cover insecure, front head lights worn beam image not so clear (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 146,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

vehicle over filled with engine oil, n/s/f seat belt frayed, front suspension arm bushes worn (cracks), engine cover insecure, front head lights worn beam image not so clear (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 132,869 miles

very damp inside vehicle-misty,nearside sill-arch corroded in places covered by trim,osr tyre wearing low-slightly bulged on tread,suspension components-underbody slightly corroded

wipers bit tricky to park,rear wiper split,parking brake lever travel getting high

Fail 2 Oct 2012 132,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

very damp inside vehicle-misty,nearside sill-arch corroded in places covered by trim,osr tyre wearing low-slightly bulged on tread,suspension components-underbody slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 123,961 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 123,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 111,125 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 111,125 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,977 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,021 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 77,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,892 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 61,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 53,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2005 42,896 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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MD02 GKA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MD02 GKA, 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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MD02 GKA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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