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NC02 KLA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,004 mi
Last recorded34,004 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 KLA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 34,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 33,223 miles

all 4 tyres perished

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 31,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

abnormal noise coming from manifold area

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,147 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

abnormal noise coming from manifold area

various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,833 miles

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

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

suspension corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 27,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,331 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front head light lens condition

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

rattle from inlet manifold area

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s and o/s brakes slight bind

front n/s head light lens condition

Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s brake slight bind

front o/s wiper blade rubber split on end

rattle from inlet manifold area

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front o/s tyre cracks in treads/side walls

rear n/s and o/s tyres cracks in treads/side walls

Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,196 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise n/s and o/s rear tyres cracks treads/side wall.

advise o/s front tyre cracks treads/side wall.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,505 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,702 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 KLA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLA, 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 KLA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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