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MM02 RCO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,679 mi
Last recorded129,679 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 RCO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 129,679 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 129,679 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,791 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 109,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 101,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 101,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 99,624 miles

h/lt lens covers in poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2014 99,622 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

h/lt lens covers in poor condition

o/s/f brake grabbing on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 95,816 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,804 miles

h/brake travel high

Fail 25 Jul 2011 81,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

h/brake travel high

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,747 miles

front brake discs worn

h/brake travel high

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,408 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,287 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,780 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/f tyre tread low

rear pads low / discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,104 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate may shortly need replacement.

Fail 28 Jul 2006 41,104 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate may shortly need replacement.

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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MM02 RCO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MM02 RCO, 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 MM02 RCO registered?

MM02 RCO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is MM02 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM02 RCO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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