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MW02 KJA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 KJA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2015 81,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,254 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,546 miles

Offside headlight slightly insecure

Rear axle bushes cracked and perished

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

Slight oil leak from the nearside drive shaft oil seal

Slight play developing in the nearside of the steering rack (tie rod)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2012 68,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front tyres scrubbing on outer edges of tread

wiper blades deteriorated but still clear screen

Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside front tyres scrubbing on outer edges of tread

wiper blades deteriorated but still clear screen

Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,277 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,190 miles

advise offside front door scratched

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise offside front door scratched

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,145 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 41,493 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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MW02 KJA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW02 KJA, 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 MW02 KJA registered?

MW02 KJA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is MW02 KJA safe to buy?

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