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NK02 GMX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests38 (19 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,391 mi
Last recorded155,391 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 GMX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 19 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2025 155,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Cab mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 155,303 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine has a misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Complete inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 151,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under body corrosion, including all suspension components

Fail 13 May 2024 151,561 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under body corrosion, including all suspension components

Pass 11 May 2023 148,166 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 148,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 144,695 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 144,694 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 140,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 140,649 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 138,080 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 138,080 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 132,304 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 127,087 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 127,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 121,726 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 121,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 115,181 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 25 May 2016 115,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 May 2015 108,940 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 108,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 103,595 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 103,595 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 99,668 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Fail 23 May 2013 99,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 May 2012 96,622 miles

both rear tyres slight cracks on tyre walls

Fail 24 May 2012 96,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres slight cracks on tyre walls

Pass 12 May 2011 91,697 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 91,697 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 86,469 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 80,823 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 80,823 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 23 May 2008 75,404 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 75,404 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,395 miles

previous damage to front bumper

Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,301 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 56,145 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2006 56,059 miles

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

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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NK02 GMX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NK02 GMX, 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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NK02 GMX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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