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NK52 KAA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,843 mi
Last recorded98,843 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 KAA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,843 miles

brake pipes corroded badly

engine light on

exhaust corroded

floor sills and chassis all corroded

headlamp lenses fading

Fail 3 Oct 2016 98,842 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded badly

engine light on

exhaust corroded

floor sills and chassis all corroded

headlamp lenses fading

Pass 3 Oct 2015 93,415 miles

headlights poor

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,020 miles

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

headlights faded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 80,950 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,950 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,133 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,961 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Fail 4 Oct 2011 67,959 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

front brake disc inner surface`s excessively worn

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

o/s/f road wheel brake binding

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,568 miles

travel in hand brake lever

rear brake disc`s worn

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake disc`s worn

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,795 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 55,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,976 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Jun 2008 46,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,817 miles

both rear tyres perrished

rear discs worn

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,066 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 32,995 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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NK52 KAA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK52 KAA, 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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NK52 KAA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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