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NL02 VBA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,186 mi
Last recorded100,186 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 VBA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2015 100,186 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 100,186 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 90,052 miles

Engine Management Lamp is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 17 May 2014 90,052 miles

Engine Management Lamp is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 80,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 80,128 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 71,233 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 71,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 May 2011 61,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 51,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,449 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,754 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,021 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,554 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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NL02 VBA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VBA, 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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What year was NL02 VBA registered?

NL02 VBA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is NL02 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 VBA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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