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NK02 GNN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,654 mi
Last recorded132,654 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 GNN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 132,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bodywork damaged and in poor condition but no sharp edges present.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion near flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion near flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 127,082 miles

Emissions not tested catalytic converter stolen (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion near flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion near flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 124,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management fault light on

Pass 16 Dec 2019 121,311 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched and cloudy giving a poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml illuminated

Fail 16 Dec 2019 121,311 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched and cloudy giving a poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml illuminated

Pass 14 Dec 2018 117,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is scratched and cloudy giving a diffuse beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine management fault light is on

Pass 27 Dec 2017 113,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

engine management fault light on

Fail 27 Dec 2017 113,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

engine management fault light on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy giving poor beam image (1.7.5a)

headlight adjuster zeroed to check the beam angle

Fail 30 Dec 2016 107,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy giving poor beam image (1.7.5a)

engine management fault light is on

headlight adjuster zeroed to check the beam angle

Pass 29 Dec 2015 102,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front seat ajuster has restricted movement still secure

Rear both rear coil springs curroded

Rear both rear tyres slight worn (cracking)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,723 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 97,723 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine mgmt light on

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,281 miles

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

engine management fault light on

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,658 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jan 2012 78,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,100 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 70,076 miles

n/s/f tyre tyre tread low and slices to sidewall

o/s/f tyre tread low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2010 63,389 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 57,865 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,215 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,298 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 41,278 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,427 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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NK02 GNN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GNN, 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 GNN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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