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MF02 LKV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,731 mi
Last recorded108,731 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 LKV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,731 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,466 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2015 91,999 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,458 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Dec 2014 83,458 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,145 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads over 50% worn

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,751 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 59,698 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,531 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 455,675 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 455,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,198 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 44,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 4,367 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 42,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,300 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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MF02 LKV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF02 LKV, 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 MF02 LKV registered?

MF02 LKV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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