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NK02 GPE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,588 mi
Last recorded113,588 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 113,588 miles

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

both fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 113,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 109,540 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hand brake sound grinds when aplide

Oil leak from engine and gear box ()

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

Rear can not full see rear of rear brake discs

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine man light is on

fuel tank straps corroded

no oil in engine

wiper blades worn

Fail 19 May 2017 109,540 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip and a large crack (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hand brake sound grinds when aplide

Oil leak from engine and gear box ()

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

Rear can not full see rear of rear brake discs

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine man light is on

fuel tank straps corroded

no oil in engine

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 May 2016 106,213 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 106,213 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 103,579 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of road

Fail 20 May 2015 103,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre slightly cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of road

Pass 19 May 2014 100,792 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 96,883 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 28 May 2013 96,881 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2012 91,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind nearside front brake

travel at handbrake lever

Fail 22 May 2012 90,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind nearside front brake

travel at handbrake lever

Fail 26 May 2011 80,650 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 80,650 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 72,973 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2010 72,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 59,939 miles

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 30 May 2008 46,411 miles

all tyres starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 23 May 2007 33,207 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,551 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 GPE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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