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N12 JBM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

12,988 mi
Last recorded12,988 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 JBM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 12,988 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 12,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 12,591 miles

Front and rear brake discs are corroding

Rear brake pipes are corroding

Vehicle suspension components are corroding

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 4 Mar 2021 12,591 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs are corroding

Rear brake pipes are corroding

Vehicle suspension components are corroding

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 19 Mar 2020 12,483 miles

All four tyres are perished not showing ply or cords

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle underneath corroding in places

Fail 17 Mar 2020 12,483 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

All four tyres are perished not showing ply or cords

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle underneath corroding in places

Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 12,037 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 12,037 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 11,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to lose shape on inside edge.

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated but not affecting light output

Pass 7 Mar 2016 11,452 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,173 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,882 miles

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,496 miles

all tyres starting to deteriate

underside starting to corrode, advise waxoyl

Fail 4 Mar 2013 10,496 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all tyres starting to deteriate

underside starting to corrode, advise waxoyl

Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,770 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 9,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,000 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 9,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 8,515 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 6,275 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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N12 JBM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N12 JBM, 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 N12 JBM registered?

N12 JBM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is N12 JBM safe to buy?

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