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NC02 KKL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,008 mi
Last recorded241,008 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 KKL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 241,008 miles

exhaust insecure

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/ offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front headlamps poor

Pass 9 Nov 2024 236,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights hazed

Fail 7 Nov 2024 236,216 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights hazed

Pass 30 Oct 2023 231,060 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 224,838 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2022 224,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2021 218,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front headlights slightly hazed

Fail 16 Nov 2021 218,685 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front headlights slightly hazed

Pass 6 Nov 2020 213,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 208,158 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 208,158 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 205,432 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 202,269 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 199,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2015 195,573 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 190,403 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 190,403 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 178,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 167,070 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 153,288 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear reg plates deteriorating

Fail 21 Apr 2011 153,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear reg plates deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2010 136,067 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 136,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 115,632 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 115,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 93,798 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 69,758 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,853 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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NC02 KKL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC02 KKL, 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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NC02 KKL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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