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NL02 BZW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,814 mi
Last recorded129,814 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 BZW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,814 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 125,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 119,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,308 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,894 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 98,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 14 Mar 2012 87,842 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 87,842 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 41,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,857 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 58,857 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine ECU light on

Fail 6 Mar 2008 49,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,650 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 39,621 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,621 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 16 Mar 2006 27,445 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 27,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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NL02 BZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NL02 BZW, 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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NL02 BZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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