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NK02 GSU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,818 mi
Last recorded153,818 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 GSU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 153,818 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (both) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 147,943 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside/nearside (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,816 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 132,629 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside/nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside/nearside (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 132,629 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside/nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside/nearside (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 123,568 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 114,112 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 114,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,708 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,783 miles

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

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

front rear discs worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 101,783 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front rear discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,470 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 79,870 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,870 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,802 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 56,072 miles

front pads + discs approaching replacement stage

Fail 25 Feb 2006 56,072 miles

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

front pads + discs approaching replacement stage

Fail 25 Feb 2006 56,072 miles

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

front pads + discs approaching replacement stage

Pass 25 Feb 2006 56,072 miles

front pads + discs approaching replacement stage

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 GSU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NK02 GSU, 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 GSU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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