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NK02 PZJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,130 mi
Last recorded161,130 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 PZJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 161,130 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side inner sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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Pass 20 Feb 2023 150,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 136,624 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 121,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 106,235 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,375 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 22 Jun 2016 50,208 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 49,826 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 44,237 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,226 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,727 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,738 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,309 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 32,303 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,986 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,833 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE

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 PZJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NK02 PZJ, 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 PZJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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